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Add 14/30 and 75/90

14/30 + 75/90 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
    75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/90 + 75/90 = 42 + 75/90 = 117/90
  5. 117/90 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 14/30 + 75/90 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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