Add 14/30 and 12/25
14/30 + 12/25 is 71/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
70/150 + 72/150 = 70 + 72/150 = 142/150 - 142/150 simplified gives 71/75
- So, 14/30 + 12/25 = 71/75
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