Add 12/36 and 25/30
12/36 + 25/30 is 7/6.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 6/30 × 6 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 150/180 = 60 + 150/180 = 210/180 - 210/180 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 12/36 + 25/30 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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