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Add 14/30 and 8/14

14/30 + 8/14 is 109/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    8/14 = 8 × 15/14 × 15 = 120/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/210 + 120/210 = 98 + 120/210 = 218/210
  5. 218/210 simplified gives 109/105
  6. So, 14/30 + 8/14 = 109/105
    In mixed form: 14/105

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