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Add 1/30 and 5/12

1/30 + 5/12 is 9/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
    5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/60 + 25/60 = 2 + 25/60 = 27/60
  5. 27/60 simplified gives 9/20
  6. So, 1/30 + 5/12 = 9/20

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