Add 14/4 and 16/30
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 16/30
14/4 + 16/30 is 121/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 32/60 = 210 + 32/60 = 242/60 - 242/60 simplified gives 121/30
- So, 14/4 + 16/30 = 121/30
In mixed form: 41/30
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