Add 12/30 and 32/49
12/30 + 32/49 is 258/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
32/49 = 32 × 30/49 × 30 = 960/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
588/1470 + 960/1470 = 588 + 960/1470 = 1548/1470 - 1548/1470 simplified gives 258/245
- So, 12/30 + 32/49 = 258/245
In mixed form: 113/245
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