Add 24/14 and 2/30, Solve 1 10/14 + 2/30 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 2/30

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 2/30

24/14 + 2/30 is 187/105.

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,
24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 14/210 = 360 + 14/210 = 374/210
374/210 simplified gives 187/105
So, 24/14 + 2/30 = 187/105
In mixed form: 182/105

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