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Add 12/16 and 1/30

12/16 + 1/30 is 47/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/240 + 8/240 = 180 + 8/240 = 188/240
  5. 188/240 simplified gives 47/60
  6. So, 12/16 + 1/30 = 47/60

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