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Add 1/12 and 15/30

1/12 + 15/30 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/60 + 30/60 = 5 + 30/60 = 35/60
  5. 35/60 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 1/12 + 15/30 = 7/12

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