Add 12/30 and 15/24
12/30 + 15/24 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
12/30 = 12 × 4/30 × 4 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 75/120 = 48 + 75/120 = 123/120 - 123/120 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 12/30 + 15/24 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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