Add 1/30 and 20/14
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 6/14
1/30 + 20/14 is 307/210.
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,
1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
20/14 = 20 × 15/14 × 15 = 300/210 - Add the two like fractions:
7/210 + 300/210 = 7 + 300/210 = 307/210 - So, 1/30 + 20/14 = 307/210
In mixed form: 197/210
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