Add 30/42 and 6/14
30/42 + 6/14 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
30/42 = 30 × 1/42 × 1 = 30/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Add the two like fractions:
30/42 + 18/42 = 30 + 18/42 = 48/42 - 48/42 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 30/42 + 6/14 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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