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Add 30/14 and 5/18

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 5/18

30/14 + 5/18 is 305/126.

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,
    5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/126 + 35/126 = 270 + 35/126 = 305/126
  5. So, 30/14 + 5/18 = 305/126
    In mixed form: 253/126

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