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Add 9/14 and 30/3

1st number: 9/14, 2nd number: 10 0/3

9/14 + 30/3 is 149/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    30/3 = 30 × 14/3 × 14 = 420/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/42 + 420/42 = 27 + 420/42 = 447/42
  5. 447/42 simplified gives 149/14
  6. So, 9/14 + 30/3 = 149/14
    In mixed form: 109/14

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