Add 14/30 and 30/7
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 4 2/7
14/30 + 30/7 is 499/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 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 7 × 30 = 210,
30/7 = 30 × 30/7 × 30 = 900/210 - Add the two like fractions:
98/210 + 900/210 = 98 + 900/210 = 998/210 - 998/210 simplified gives 499/105
- So, 14/30 + 30/7 = 499/105
In mixed form: 479/105
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