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Add 30/45 and 3/14

30/45 + 3/14 is 37/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    30/45 = 30 × 14/45 × 14 = 420/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    3/14 = 3 × 45/14 × 45 = 135/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/630 + 135/630 = 420 + 135/630 = 555/630
  5. 555/630 simplified gives 37/42
  6. So, 30/45 + 3/14 = 37/42

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