Add 7/30 and 16/14, Solve 7/30 + 1 2/14 as a fraction

Add 7/30 and 16/14

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 1 2/14

7/30 + 16/14 is 289/210.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
16/14 = 16 × 15/14 × 15 = 240/210
Add the two like fractions:
49/210 + 240/210 = 49 + 240/210 = 289/210
So, 7/30 + 16/14 = 289/210
In mixed form: 179/210

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