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Add 8/5 and 35/30

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

8/5 + 35/30 is 83/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   8/5 = 8 × 6/5 × 6 = 48/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/30 + 35/30 = 48 + 35/30 = 83/30
5. So, 8/5 + 35/30 = 83/30
   In mixed form: 223/30

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