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Add 84/30 and 14/75

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 14/75

84/30 + 14/75 is 224/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    84/30 = 84 × 5/30 × 5 = 420/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/150 + 28/150 = 420 + 28/150 = 448/150
  5. 448/150 simplified gives 224/75
  6. So, 84/30 + 14/75 = 224/75
    In mixed form: 274/75

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