Add 12/4 and 18/30
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 18/30
12/4 + 18/30 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
18/30 = 18 × 2/30 × 2 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 36/60 = 180 + 36/60 = 216/60 - 216/60 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 12/4 + 18/30 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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