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Add 30/16 and 20/14

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

30/16 + 20/14 is 185/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    30/16 = 30 × 7/16 × 7 = 210/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    20/14 = 20 × 8/14 × 8 = 160/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/112 + 160/112 = 210 + 160/112 = 370/112
  5. 370/112 simplified gives 185/56
  6. So, 30/16 + 20/14 = 185/56
    In mixed form: 317/56

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