Add 1/30 and 5/12
1/30 + 5/12 is 9/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
2/60 + 25/60 = 2 + 25/60 = 27/60 - 27/60 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 1/30 + 5/12 = 9/20
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