Add 2/30 and 20/12
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 8/12
2/30 + 20/12 is 26/15.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 5/12 × 5 = 100/60 - Add the two like fractions:
4/60 + 100/60 = 4 + 100/60 = 104/60 - 104/60 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 2/30 + 20/12 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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