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Add 96/7 and 14/30

1st number: 13 5/7, 2nd number: 14/30

96/7 + 14/30 is 1489/105.

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,
    96/7 = 96 × 30/7 × 30 = 2880/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/210 + 98/210 = 2880 + 98/210 = 2978/210
  5. 2978/210 simplified gives 1489/105
  6. So, 96/7 + 14/30 = 1489/105
    In mixed form: 1419/105

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