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Add 7/30 and 12/28

7/30 + 12/28 is 139/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    7/30 = 7 × 14/30 × 14 = 98/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    12/28 = 12 × 15/28 × 15 = 180/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/420 + 180/420 = 98 + 180/420 = 278/420
  5. 278/420 simplified gives 139/210
  6. So, 7/30 + 12/28 = 139/210

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