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Add 49/14 and 20/30

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 20/30

49/14 + 20/30 is 25/6.

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,
    49/14 = 49 × 15/14 × 15 = 735/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/210 + 140/210 = 735 + 140/210 = 875/210
  5. 875/210 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 49/14 + 20/30 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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