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Add 30/14 and 7/3

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 2 1/3

30/14 + 7/3 is 94/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    30/14 = 30 × 3/14 × 3 = 90/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    7/3 = 7 × 14/3 × 14 = 98/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/42 + 98/42 = 90 + 98/42 = 188/42
  5. 188/42 simplified gives 94/21
  6. So, 30/14 + 7/3 = 94/21
    In mixed form: 410/21

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