Add 12/30 and 40/48
12/30 + 40/48 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
12/30 = 12 × 8/30 × 8 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 200/240 = 96 + 200/240 = 296/240 - 296/240 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 12/30 + 40/48 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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