Add 12/30 and 15/35
12/30 + 15/35 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 90/210 = 84 + 90/210 = 174/210 - 174/210 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 12/30 + 15/35 = 29/35
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