Add 2/14 and 75/30
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 2 15/30
2/14 + 75/30 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
75/30 = 75 × 7/30 × 7 = 525/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 525/210 = 30 + 525/210 = 555/210 - 555/210 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 2/14 + 75/30 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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