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Add 14/30 and 21/8

1^st number: 14/30, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

14/30 + 21/8 is 371/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/120 + 315/120 = 56 + 315/120 = 371/120
5. So, 14/30 + 21/8 = 371/120
   In mixed form: 311/120

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