Add 21/12 and 2/30
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 2/30
21/12 + 2/30 is 109/60.
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,
21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60 - Add the two like fractions:
105/60 + 4/60 = 105 + 4/60 = 109/60 - So, 21/12 + 2/30 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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