Add 12/16 and 4/30
12/16 + 4/30 is 53/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
4/30 = 4 × 8/30 × 8 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 32/240 = 180 + 32/240 = 212/240 - 212/240 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 12/16 + 4/30 = 53/60
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