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Add 80/7 and 14/30

1st number: 11 3/7, 2nd number: 14/30

80/7 + 14/30 is 1249/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    80/7 = 80 × 30/7 × 30 = 2400/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/210 + 98/210 = 2400 + 98/210 = 2498/210
  5. 2498/210 simplified gives 1249/105
  6. So, 80/7 + 14/30 = 1249/105
    In mixed form: 1194/105

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