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Add 30/14 and 63/75

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 63/75

30/14 + 63/75 is 522/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
    30/14 = 30 × 75/14 × 75 = 2250/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    63/75 = 63 × 14/75 × 14 = 882/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/1050 + 882/1050 = 2250 + 882/1050 = 3132/1050
  5. 3132/1050 simplified gives 522/175
  6. So, 30/14 + 63/75 = 522/175
    In mixed form: 2172/175

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