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Add 30/14 and 10/75

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 10/75

30/14 + 10/75 is 239/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
    30/14 = 30 × 75/14 × 75 = 2250/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    10/75 = 10 × 14/75 × 14 = 140/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/1050 + 140/1050 = 2250 + 140/1050 = 2390/1050
  5. 2390/1050 simplified gives 239/105
  6. So, 30/14 + 10/75 = 239/105
    In mixed form: 229/105

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