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Add 30/75 and 14/10

1st number: 30/75, 2nd number: 1 4/10

30/75 + 14/10 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    14/10 = 14 × 15/10 × 15 = 210/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 210/150 = 60 + 210/150 = 270/150
  5. 270/150 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 30/75 + 14/10 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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