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Add 45/14 and 1/30

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 1/30

45/14 + 1/30 is 341/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    45/14 = 45 × 15/14 × 15 = 675/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/210 + 7/210 = 675 + 7/210 = 682/210
  5. 682/210 simplified gives 341/105
  6. So, 45/14 + 1/30 = 341/105
    In mixed form: 326/105

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