Add 6/30 and 14/7
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 2 0/7
6/30 + 14/7 is 11/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
14/7 = 14 × 30/7 × 30 = 420/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 420/210 = 42 + 420/210 = 462/210 - 462/210 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 6/30 + 14/7 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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