Add 2/30 and 14/4, Solve 2/30 + 3 2/4 as a fraction

Add 2/30 and 14/4

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 3 2/4

2/30 + 14/4 is 107/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60
Add the two like fractions:
4/60 + 210/60 = 4 + 210/60 = 214/60
214/60 simplified gives 107/30
So, 2/30 + 14/4 = 107/30
In mixed form: 317/30

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