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Add 5/14 and 30/4

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 7 2/4

5/14 + 30/4 is 55/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    5/14 = 5 × 2/14 × 2 = 10/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    30/4 = 30 × 7/4 × 7 = 210/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/28 + 210/28 = 10 + 210/28 = 220/28
  5. 220/28 simplified gives 55/7
  6. So, 5/14 + 30/4 = 55/7
    In mixed form: 76/7

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