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Add 14/7 and 24/30

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 24/30

14/7 + 24/30 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    14/7 = 14 × 30/7 × 30 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/210 + 168/210 = 420 + 168/210 = 588/210
  5. 588/210 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 14/7 + 24/30 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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