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Add 9/35 and 70/30

1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 2 10/30

9/35 + 70/30 is 272/105.

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,
    9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/210 + 490/210 = 54 + 490/210 = 544/210
  5. 544/210 simplified gives 272/105
  6. So, 9/35 + 70/30 = 272/105
    In mixed form: 262/105

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