Add 30/25 and 12/14
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 12/14
30/25 + 12/14 is 72/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
30/25 = 30 × 14/25 × 14 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
420/350 + 300/350 = 420 + 300/350 = 720/350 - 720/350 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 30/25 + 12/14 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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