Add 14/30 and 9/7
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 1 2/7
14/30 + 9/7 is 184/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
9/7 = 9 × 30/7 × 30 = 270/210 - Add the two like fractions:
98/210 + 270/210 = 98 + 270/210 = 368/210 - 368/210 simplified gives 184/105
- So, 14/30 + 9/7 = 184/105
In mixed form: 179/105
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