Add 12/24 and 6/30
12/24 + 6/30 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 24/120 = 60 + 24/120 = 84/120 - 84/120 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 12/24 + 6/30 = 7/10
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