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Add 14/16 and 2/30

14/16 + 2/30 is 113/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/240 + 16/240 = 210 + 16/240 = 226/240
  5. 226/240 simplified gives 113/120
  6. So, 14/16 + 2/30 = 113/120

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