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Add 30/21 and 25/14

1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 1 11/14

30/21 + 25/14 is 45/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    30/21 = 30 × 2/21 × 2 = 60/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    25/14 = 25 × 3/14 × 3 = 75/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/42 + 75/42 = 60 + 75/42 = 135/42
  5. 135/42 simplified gives 45/14
  6. So, 30/21 + 25/14 = 45/14
    In mixed form: 33/14

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