Add 15/14 and 30/12, Solve 1 1/14 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 30/12

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

15/14 + 30/12 is 25/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
15/14 = 15 × 6/14 × 6 = 90/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
Add the two like fractions:
90/84 + 210/84 = 90 + 210/84 = 300/84
300/84 simplified gives 25/7
So, 15/14 + 30/12 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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