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Add 30/3 and 8/14

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 8/14

30/3 + 8/14 is 74/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    30/3 = 30 × 14/3 × 14 = 420/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/42 + 24/42 = 420 + 24/42 = 444/42
  5. 444/42 simplified gives 74/7
  6. So, 30/3 + 8/14 = 74/7
    In mixed form: 104/7

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