Add 12/30 and 4/18
12/30 + 4/18 is 28/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 20/90 = 36 + 20/90 = 56/90 - 56/90 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 12/30 + 4/18 = 28/45
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