Add 9/30 and 30/14
1st number: 9/30, 2nd number: 2 2/14
9/30 + 30/14 is 171/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
30/14 = 30 × 15/14 × 15 = 450/210 - Add the two like fractions:
63/210 + 450/210 = 63 + 450/210 = 513/210 - 513/210 simplified gives 171/70
- So, 9/30 + 30/14 = 171/70
In mixed form: 231/70
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