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Add 30/6 and 72/14

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

30/6 + 72/14 is 71/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    30/6 = 30 × 7/6 × 7 = 210/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    72/14 = 72 × 3/14 × 3 = 216/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/42 + 216/42 = 210 + 216/42 = 426/42
  5. 426/42 simplified gives 71/7
  6. So, 30/6 + 72/14 = 71/7
    In mixed form: 101/7

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