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Add 20/14 and 3/30

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 3/30

20/14 + 3/30 is 107/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    20/14 = 20 × 15/14 × 15 = 300/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/210 + 21/210 = 300 + 21/210 = 321/210
  5. 321/210 simplified gives 107/70
  6. So, 20/14 + 3/30 = 107/70
    In mixed form: 137/70

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