Add 5/30 and 7/14
5/30 + 7/14 is 2/3.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 15/14 × 15 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
35/210 + 105/210 = 35 + 105/210 = 140/210 - 140/210 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 5/30 + 7/14 = 2/3
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