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Add 1/30 and 3/60

1/30 + 3/60 is 1/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/60 + 3/60 = 2 + 3/60 = 5/60
  5. 5/60 simplified gives 1/12
  6. So, 1/30 + 3/60 = 1/12

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