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Add 14/30 and 10/75

14/30 + 10/75 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/150 + 20/150 = 70 + 20/150 = 90/150
  5. 90/150 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 14/30 + 10/75 = 3/5

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