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Add 24/30 and 72/12

1st number: 24/30, 2nd number: 6 0/12

24/30 + 72/12 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    24/30 = 24 × 2/30 × 2 = 48/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/60 + 360/60 = 48 + 360/60 = 408/60
  5. 408/60 simplified gives 34/5
  6. So, 24/30 + 72/12 = 34/5
    In mixed form: 64/5

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