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Add 1/14 and 27/30

1/14 + 27/30 is 34/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/210 + 189/210 = 15 + 189/210 = 204/210
  5. 204/210 simplified gives 34/35
  6. So, 1/14 + 27/30 = 34/35

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