Add 12/8 and 32/30
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1 2/30
12/8 + 32/30 is 77/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
32/30 = 32 × 4/30 × 4 = 128/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 128/120 = 180 + 128/120 = 308/120 - 308/120 simplified gives 77/30
- So, 12/8 + 32/30 = 77/30
In mixed form: 217/30
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