Add 3/14 and 20/30
3/14 + 20/30 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/14 = 3 × 15/14 × 15 = 45/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
45/210 + 140/210 = 45 + 140/210 = 185/210 - 185/210 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 3/14 + 20/30 = 37/42
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