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Add 12/60 and 28/30

12/60 + 28/30 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    28/30 = 28 × 2/30 × 2 = 56/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/60 + 56/60 = 12 + 56/60 = 68/60
  5. 68/60 simplified gives 17/15
  6. So, 12/60 + 28/30 = 17/15
    In mixed form: 12/15

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