Add 12/36 and 14/30
12/36 + 14/30 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 84/180 = 60 + 84/180 = 144/180 - 144/180 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 12/36 + 14/30 = 4/5
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