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Add 24/14 and 75/30

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 2 15/30

24/14 + 75/30 is 59/14.

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,
    24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    75/30 = 75 × 7/30 × 7 = 525/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/210 + 525/210 = 360 + 525/210 = 885/210
  5. 885/210 simplified gives 59/14
  6. So, 24/14 + 75/30 = 59/14
    In mixed form: 43/14

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