Add 12/9 and 14/30
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 14/30
12/9 + 14/30 is 9/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 42/90 = 120 + 42/90 = 162/90 - 162/90 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 12/9 + 14/30 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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