Add 2/14 and 30/5, Solve 2/14 + 6 0/5 as a fraction

Add 2/14 and 30/5

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

2/14 + 30/5 is 43/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
30/5 = 30 × 14/5 × 14 = 420/70
Add the two like fractions:
10/70 + 420/70 = 10 + 420/70 = 430/70
430/70 simplified gives 43/7
So, 2/14 + 30/5 = 43/7
In mixed form: 61/7

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