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Add 30/14 and 27/18

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 1 9/18

30/14 + 27/18 is 51/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    30/14 = 30 × 9/14 × 9 = 270/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/126 + 189/126 = 270 + 189/126 = 459/126
  5. 459/126 simplified gives 51/14
  6. So, 30/14 + 27/18 = 51/14
    In mixed form: 39/14

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