Add 12/30 and 6/28
12/30 + 6/28 is 43/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
12/30 = 12 × 14/30 × 14 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
6/28 = 6 × 15/28 × 15 = 90/420 - Add the two like fractions:
168/420 + 90/420 = 168 + 90/420 = 258/420 - 258/420 simplified gives 43/70
- So, 12/30 + 6/28 = 43/70
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