Add 2/30 and 1/12
2/30 + 1/12 is 3/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
4/60 + 5/60 = 4 + 5/60 = 9/60 - 9/60 simplified gives 3/20
- So, 2/30 + 1/12 = 3/20
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