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Add 2/5 and 30/12

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 2 6/12

2/5 + 30/12 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/60 + 150/60 = 24 + 150/60 = 174/60
  5. 174/60 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 2/5 + 30/12 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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