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Add 27/14 and 10/30

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 10/30

27/14 + 10/30 is 95/42.

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,
    27/14 = 27 × 15/14 × 15 = 405/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    10/30 = 10 × 7/30 × 7 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/210 + 70/210 = 405 + 70/210 = 475/210
  5. 475/210 simplified gives 95/42
  6. So, 27/14 + 10/30 = 95/42
    In mixed form: 211/42

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