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Add 54/30 and 14/49

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 14/49

54/30 + 14/49 is 73/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    54/30 = 54 × 49/30 × 49 = 2646/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    14/49 = 14 × 30/49 × 30 = 420/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1470 + 420/1470 = 2646 + 420/1470 = 3066/1470
  5. 3066/1470 simplified gives 73/35
  6. So, 54/30 + 14/49 = 73/35
    In mixed form: 23/35

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