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Add 1/30 and 25/14

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 11/14

1/30 + 25/14 is 191/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    25/14 = 25 × 15/14 × 15 = 375/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/210 + 375/210 = 7 + 375/210 = 382/210
  5. 382/210 simplified gives 191/105
  6. So, 1/30 + 25/14 = 191/105
    In mixed form: 186/105

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