Add 12/30 and 6/12
12/30 + 6/12 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 30/60 = 24 + 30/60 = 54/60 - 54/60 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 12/30 + 6/12 = 9/10
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