Add 12/30 and 14/56
12/30 + 14/56 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
12/30 = 12 × 28/30 × 28 = 336/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840 - Add the two like fractions:
336/840 + 210/840 = 336 + 210/840 = 546/840 - 546/840 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 12/30 + 14/56 = 13/20
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