Add 12/30 and 7/16
12/30 + 7/16 is 67/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 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 16 × 15 = 240,
7/16 = 7 × 15/16 × 15 = 105/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 105/240 = 96 + 105/240 = 201/240 - 201/240 simplified gives 67/80
- So, 12/30 + 7/16 = 67/80
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