Add 12/30 and 20/36
12/30 + 20/36 is 43/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
12/30 = 12 × 6/30 × 6 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 100/180 = 72 + 100/180 = 172/180 - 172/180 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 12/30 + 20/36 = 43/45
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