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Add 7/30 and 24/14

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 10/14

7/30 + 24/14 is 409/210.

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,
    7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/210 + 360/210 = 49 + 360/210 = 409/210
  5. So, 7/30 + 24/14 = 409/210
    In mixed form: 1199/210

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