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Add 14/30 and 27/35

14/30 + 27/35 is 26/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    27/35 = 27 × 6/35 × 6 = 162/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/210 + 162/210 = 98 + 162/210 = 260/210
  5. 260/210 simplified gives 26/21
  6. So, 14/30 + 27/35 = 26/21
    In mixed form: 15/21

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