Add 30/14 and 42/12, Solve 2 2/14 + 3 6/12 as a fraction

Add 30/14 and 42/12

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

30/14 + 42/12 is 79/14.

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,
30/14 = 30 × 6/14 × 6 = 180/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
42/12 = 42 × 7/12 × 7 = 294/84
Add the two like fractions:
180/84 + 294/84 = 180 + 294/84 = 474/84
474/84 simplified gives 79/14
So, 30/14 + 42/12 = 79/14
In mixed form: 59/14

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