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Add 12/30 and 90/14

1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 6 6/14

12/30 + 90/14 is 239/35.

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,
    90/14 = 90 × 15/14 × 15 = 1350/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/210 + 1350/210 = 84 + 1350/210 = 1434/210
  5. 1434/210 simplified gives 239/35
  6. So, 12/30 + 90/14 = 239/35
    In mixed form: 629/35

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