Add 12/30 and 14/20
12/30 + 14/20 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 42/60 = 24 + 42/60 = 66/60 - 66/60 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 12/30 + 14/20 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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