Add 1/12 and 14/30
1/12 + 14/30 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
5/60 + 28/60 = 5 + 28/60 = 33/60 - 33/60 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 1/12 + 14/30 = 11/20
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