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Add 30/8 and 24/14

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 1 10/14

30/8 + 24/14 is 153/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    30/8 = 30 × 7/8 × 7 = 210/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    24/14 = 24 × 4/14 × 4 = 96/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/56 + 96/56 = 210 + 96/56 = 306/56
  5. 306/56 simplified gives 153/28
  6. So, 30/8 + 24/14 = 153/28
    In mixed form: 513/28

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