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Add 10/14 and 16/30

10/14 + 16/30 is 131/105.

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,
    10/14 = 10 × 15/14 × 15 = 150/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/210 + 112/210 = 150 + 112/210 = 262/210
  5. 262/210 simplified gives 131/105
  6. So, 10/14 + 16/30 = 131/105
    In mixed form: 126/105

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