Add 1/12 and 10/30
1/12 + 10/30 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
5/60 + 20/60 = 5 + 20/60 = 25/60 - 25/60 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 1/12 + 10/30 = 5/12
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