Add 32/30 and 18/14
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 1 4/14
32/30 + 18/14 is 247/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
18/14 = 18 × 15/14 × 15 = 270/210 - Add the two like fractions:
224/210 + 270/210 = 224 + 270/210 = 494/210 - 494/210 simplified gives 247/105
- So, 32/30 + 18/14 = 247/105
In mixed form: 237/105
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