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Add 30/9 and 75/14

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 5 5/14

30/9 + 75/14 is 365/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    30/9 = 30 × 14/9 × 14 = 420/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    75/14 = 75 × 9/14 × 9 = 675/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/126 + 675/126 = 420 + 675/126 = 1095/126
  5. 1095/126 simplified gives 365/42
  6. So, 30/9 + 75/14 = 365/42
    In mixed form: 829/42

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