Add 30/14 and 16/18, Solve 2 2/14 + 16/18 as a fraction

Add 30/14 and 16/18

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 16/18

30/14 + 16/18 is 191/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
30/14 = 30 × 9/14 × 9 = 270/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
Add the two like fractions:
270/126 + 112/126 = 270 + 112/126 = 382/126
382/126 simplified gives 191/63
So, 30/14 + 16/18 = 191/63
In mixed form: 32/63

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