Add 30/9 and 7/14, Solve 3 3/9 + 7/14 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 7/14

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 7/14

30/9 + 7/14 is 23/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
30/9 = 30 × 14/9 × 14 = 420/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
7/14 = 7 × 9/14 × 9 = 63/126
Add the two like fractions:
420/126 + 63/126 = 420 + 63/126 = 483/126
483/126 simplified gives 23/6
So, 30/9 + 7/14 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6

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