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Add 14/4 and 20/30

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 20/30

14/4 + 20/30 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/60 + 40/60 = 210 + 40/60 = 250/60
  5. 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 14/4 + 20/30 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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