Add 75/14 and 2/30, Solve 5 5/14 + 2/30 as a fraction

Add 75/14 and 2/30

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 2/30

75/14 + 2/30 is 1139/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
75/14 = 75 × 15/14 × 15 = 1125/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
Add the two like fractions:
1125/210 + 14/210 = 1125 + 14/210 = 1139/210
So, 75/14 + 2/30 = 1139/210
In mixed form: 589/210

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