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Add 14/30 and 9/5

1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 1 4/5

14/30 + 9/5 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    14/30 = 14 × 1/30 × 1 = 14/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    9/5 = 9 × 6/5 × 6 = 54/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/30 + 54/30 = 14 + 54/30 = 68/30
  5. 68/30 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 14/30 + 9/5 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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