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Add 84/35 and 3/30

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 3/30

84/35 + 3/30 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    84/35 = 84 × 6/35 × 6 = 504/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/210 + 21/210 = 504 + 21/210 = 525/210
  5. 525/210 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 84/35 + 3/30 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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