Add 12/14 and 6/30
12/14 + 6/30 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
12/14 = 12 × 15/14 × 15 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 42/210 = 180 + 42/210 = 222/210 - 222/210 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 12/14 + 6/30 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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