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Add 45/14 and 3/30

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

45/14 + 3/30 is 116/35.

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,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/210 + 21/210 = 675 + 21/210 = 696/210
  5. 696/210 simplified gives 116/35
  6. So, 45/14 + 3/30 = 116/35
    In mixed form: 311/35

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