Add 30/14 and 1/3
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 1/3
30/14 + 1/3 is 52/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
30/14 = 30 × 3/14 × 3 = 90/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
1/3 = 1 × 14/3 × 14 = 14/42 - Add the two like fractions:
90/42 + 14/42 = 90 + 14/42 = 104/42 - 104/42 simplified gives 52/21
- So, 30/14 + 1/3 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21
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