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Add 30/14 and 16/45

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 16/45

30/14 + 16/45 is 787/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    30/14 = 30 × 45/14 × 45 = 1350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    16/45 = 16 × 14/45 × 14 = 224/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/630 + 224/630 = 1350 + 224/630 = 1574/630
  5. 1574/630 simplified gives 787/315
  6. So, 30/14 + 16/45 = 787/315
    In mixed form: 2157/315

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