Add 30/7 and 14/16, Solve 4 2/7 + 14/16 as a fraction

Add 30/7 and 14/16

1^st number: 4 2/7, 2^nd number: 14/16

30/7 + 14/16 is 289/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
30/7 = 30 × 16/7 × 16 = 480/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112
Add the two like fractions:
480/112 + 98/112 = 480 + 98/112 = 578/112
578/112 simplified gives 289/56
So, 30/7 + 14/16 = 289/56
In mixed form: 59/56

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