Add 30/14 and 30/80, Solve 2 2/14 + 30/80 as a fraction

Add 30/14 and 30/80

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 30/80

30/14 + 30/80 is 141/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
30/14 = 30 × 40/14 × 40 = 1200/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
30/80 = 30 × 7/80 × 7 = 210/560
Add the two like fractions:
1200/560 + 210/560 = 1200 + 210/560 = 1410/560
1410/560 simplified gives 141/56
So, 30/14 + 30/80 = 141/56
In mixed form: 229/56

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