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Add 14/7 and 28/30

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 28/30

14/7 + 28/30 is 44/15.

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,
    28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/210 + 196/210 = 420 + 196/210 = 616/210
  5. 616/210 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 14/7 + 28/30 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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