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Add 27/30 and 6/14

27/30 + 6/14 is 93/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    6/14 = 6 × 15/14 × 15 = 90/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/210 + 90/210 = 189 + 90/210 = 279/210
  5. 279/210 simplified gives 93/70
  6. So, 27/30 + 6/14 = 93/70
    In mixed form: 123/70

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