Add 12/30 and 16/84
12/30 + 16/84 is 62/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
12/30 = 12 × 14/30 × 14 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420 - Add the two like fractions:
168/420 + 80/420 = 168 + 80/420 = 248/420 - 248/420 simplified gives 62/105
- So, 12/30 + 16/84 = 62/105
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