Add 30/20 and 12/14
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 12/14
30/20 + 12/14 is 33/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
30/20 = 30 × 7/20 × 7 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
12/14 = 12 × 10/14 × 10 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 120/140 = 210 + 120/140 = 330/140 - 330/140 simplified gives 33/14
- So, 30/20 + 12/14 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14
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