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Add 14/2 and 16/30

1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 16/30

14/2 + 16/30 is 113/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    14/2 = 14 × 15/2 × 15 = 210/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    16/30 = 16 × 1/30 × 1 = 16/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/30 + 16/30 = 210 + 16/30 = 226/30
  5. 226/30 simplified gives 113/15
  6. So, 14/2 + 16/30 = 113/15
    In mixed form: 78/15

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