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Add 14/30 and 10/21

14/30 + 10/21 is 33/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/210 + 100/210 = 98 + 100/210 = 198/210
  5. 198/210 simplified gives 33/35
  6. So, 14/30 + 10/21 = 33/35

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