Add 12/30 and 14/50
12/30 + 14/50 is 17/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 42/150 = 60 + 42/150 = 102/150 - 102/150 simplified gives 17/25
- So, 12/30 + 14/50 = 17/25
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