Add 10/12 and 27/30
10/12 + 27/30 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 54/60 = 50 + 54/60 = 104/60 - 104/60 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 10/12 + 27/30 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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