Add 30/2 and 4/12
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 4/12
30/2 + 4/12 is 46/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
30/2 = 30 × 6/2 × 6 = 180/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
4/12 = 4 × 1/12 × 1 = 4/12 - Add the two like fractions:
180/12 + 4/12 = 180 + 4/12 = 184/12 - 184/12 simplified gives 46/3
- So, 30/2 + 4/12 = 46/3
In mixed form: 151/3
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