Add 30/14 and 6/16, Solve 2 2/14 + 6/16 as a fraction

Add 30/14 and 6/16

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 6/16

30/14 + 6/16 is 141/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
30/14 = 30 × 8/14 × 8 = 240/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
Add the two like fractions:
240/112 + 42/112 = 240 + 42/112 = 282/112
282/112 simplified gives 141/56
So, 30/14 + 6/16 = 141/56
In mixed form: 229/56

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