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Add 12/30 and 18/14

1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 1 4/14

12/30 + 18/14 is 59/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    18/14 = 18 × 15/14 × 15 = 270/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/210 + 270/210 = 84 + 270/210 = 354/210
  5. 354/210 simplified gives 59/35
  6. So, 12/30 + 18/14 = 59/35
    In mixed form: 124/35

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