Add 14/42 and 9/30, Solve 14/42 + 9/30 as a fraction

Add 14/42 and 9/30

14/42 + 9/30 is 19/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210
Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 63/210 = 70 + 63/210 = 133/210
133/210 simplified gives 19/30
So, 14/42 + 9/30 = 19/30

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