Add 14/30 and 20/42
14/30 + 20/42 is 33/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
98/210 + 100/210 = 98 + 100/210 = 198/210 - 198/210 simplified gives 33/35
- So, 14/30 + 20/42 = 33/35
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