Add 30/9 and 14/12
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 1 2/12
30/9 + 14/12 is 9/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
30/9 = 30 × 4/9 × 4 = 120/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
14/12 = 14 × 3/12 × 3 = 42/36 - Add the two like fractions:
120/36 + 42/36 = 120 + 42/36 = 162/36 - 162/36 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 30/9 + 14/12 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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