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Add 30/10 and 14/60

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 14/60

30/10 + 14/60 is 97/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/60 + 14/60 = 180 + 14/60 = 194/60
  5. 194/60 simplified gives 97/30
  6. So, 30/10 + 14/60 = 97/30
    In mixed form: 37/30

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