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Add 8/30 and 6/35

8/30 + 6/35 is 46/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/210 + 36/210 = 56 + 36/210 = 92/210
  5. 92/210 simplified gives 46/105
  6. So, 8/30 + 6/35 = 46/105

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