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Add 36/42 and 14/30

36/42 + 14/30 is 139/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/210 + 98/210 = 180 + 98/210 = 278/210
  5. 278/210 simplified gives 139/105
  6. So, 36/42 + 14/30 = 139/105
    In mixed form: 134/105

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