Add 8/14 and 12/30
8/14 + 12/30 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
8/14 = 8 × 15/14 × 15 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 84/210 = 120 + 84/210 = 204/210 - 204/210 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 8/14 + 12/30 = 34/35
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