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Add 12/30 and 12/60

12/30 + 12/60 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/60 + 12/60 = 24 + 12/60 = 36/60
  5. 36/60 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 12/30 + 12/60 = 3/5

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