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Add 30/5 and 20/14

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/14

30/5 + 20/14 is 52/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    30/5 = 30 × 14/5 × 14 = 420/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/70 + 100/70 = 420 + 100/70 = 520/70
  5. 520/70 simplified gives 52/7
  6. So, 30/5 + 20/14 = 52/7
    In mixed form: 73/7

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