Add 12/56 and 30/60
12/56 + 30/60 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
30/60 = 30 × 14/60 × 14 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
180/840 + 420/840 = 180 + 420/840 = 600/840 - 600/840 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 12/56 + 30/60 = 5/7
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