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Add 27/30 and 60/12

1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 5 0/12

27/30 + 60/12 is 59/10.

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,
    27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/60 + 300/60 = 54 + 300/60 = 354/60
  5. 354/60 simplified gives 59/10
  6. So, 27/30 + 60/12 = 59/10
    In mixed form: 59/10

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