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Add 12/8 and 27/30

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 27/30

12/8 + 27/30 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/120 + 108/120 = 180 + 108/120 = 288/120
  5. 288/120 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 12/8 + 27/30 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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