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Add 6/30 and 54/14

1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 3 12/14

6/30 + 54/14 is 142/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    54/14 = 54 × 15/14 × 15 = 810/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/210 + 810/210 = 42 + 810/210 = 852/210
  5. 852/210 simplified gives 142/35
  6. So, 6/30 + 54/14 = 142/35
    In mixed form: 42/35

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