Add 54/30 and 14/7, Solve 1 24/30 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 54/30 and 14/7

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

54/30 + 14/7 is 19/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
14/7 = 14 × 30/7 × 30 = 420/210
Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 420/210 = 378 + 420/210 = 798/210
798/210 simplified gives 19/5
So, 54/30 + 14/7 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5

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