Add 5/30 and 16/14
1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 2/14
5/30 + 16/14 is 55/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
16/14 = 16 × 15/14 × 15 = 240/210 - Add the two like fractions:
35/210 + 240/210 = 35 + 240/210 = 275/210 - 275/210 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 5/30 + 16/14 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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