Add 2/30 and 30/14
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 2 2/14
2/30 + 30/14 is 232/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
30/14 = 30 × 15/14 × 15 = 450/210 - Add the two like fractions:
14/210 + 450/210 = 14 + 450/210 = 464/210 - 464/210 simplified gives 232/105
- So, 2/30 + 30/14 = 232/105
In mixed form: 222/105
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