Add 12/18 and 30/5
1st number: 12/18, 2nd number: 6 0/5
12/18 + 30/5 is 20/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
30/5 = 30 × 18/5 × 18 = 540/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 540/90 = 60 + 540/90 = 600/90 - 600/90 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 12/18 + 30/5 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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