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Add 30/14 and 5/30

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 5/30

30/14 + 5/30 is 97/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    30/14 = 30 × 15/14 × 15 = 450/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/210 + 35/210 = 450 + 35/210 = 485/210
  5. 485/210 simplified gives 97/42
  6. So, 30/14 + 5/30 = 97/42
    In mixed form: 213/42

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