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Add 14/30 and 35/50

14/30 + 35/50 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/150 + 105/150 = 70 + 105/150 = 175/150
  5. 175/150 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 14/30 + 35/50 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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