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Add 24/7 and 14/30

1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 14/30

24/7 + 14/30 is 409/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    24/7 = 24 × 30/7 × 30 = 720/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/210 + 98/210 = 720 + 98/210 = 818/210
  5. 818/210 simplified gives 409/105
  6. So, 24/7 + 14/30 = 409/105
    In mixed form: 394/105

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