Add 12/36 and 1/30
12/36 + 1/30 is 11/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 6/180 = 60 + 6/180 = 66/180 - 66/180 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 12/36 + 1/30 = 11/30
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