Add 14/30 and 21/75
14/30 + 21/75 is 56/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
21/75 = 21 × 2/75 × 2 = 42/150 - Add the two like fractions:
70/150 + 42/150 = 70 + 42/150 = 112/150 - 112/150 simplified gives 56/75
- So, 14/30 + 21/75 = 56/75
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