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Add 14/30 and 32/9

1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 3 5/9

14/30 + 32/9 is 181/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    32/9 = 32 × 10/9 × 10 = 320/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/90 + 320/90 = 42 + 320/90 = 362/90
  5. 362/90 simplified gives 181/45
  6. So, 14/30 + 32/9 = 181/45
    In mixed form: 41/45

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