Add 14/30 and 27/35
14/30 + 27/35 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
27/35 = 27 × 6/35 × 6 = 162/210 - Add the two like fractions:
98/210 + 162/210 = 98 + 162/210 = 260/210 - 260/210 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 14/30 + 27/35 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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