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Add 12/14 and 5/30

12/14 + 5/30 is 43/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    12/14 = 12 × 15/14 × 15 = 180/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/210 + 35/210 = 180 + 35/210 = 215/210
  5. 215/210 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 12/14 + 5/30 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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