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Add 6/3 and 14/30

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 14/30

6/3 + 14/30 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    6/3 = 6 × 10/3 × 10 = 60/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    14/30 = 14 × 1/30 × 1 = 14/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/30 + 14/30 = 60 + 14/30 = 74/30
  5. 74/30 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 6/3 + 14/30 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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