Add 1/2 and 12/60
1/2 + 12/60 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
1/2 = 1 × 30/2 × 30 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 12/60 = 30 + 12/60 = 42/60 - 42/60 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 1/2 + 12/60 = 7/10
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