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Add 14/30 and 25/36

14/30 + 25/36 is 209/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/180 + 125/180 = 84 + 125/180 = 209/180
  5. So, 14/30 + 25/36 = 209/180
    In mixed form: 129/180

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