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Add 3/30 and 42/14

1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 3 0/14

3/30 + 42/14 is 31/10.

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,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    42/14 = 42 × 15/14 × 15 = 630/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/210 + 630/210 = 21 + 630/210 = 651/210
  5. 651/210 simplified gives 31/10
  6. So, 3/30 + 42/14 = 31/10
    In mixed form: 31/10

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