Add 28/30 and 3/12
28/30 + 3/12 is 71/60.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 2/30 × 2 = 56/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
56/60 + 15/60 = 56 + 15/60 = 71/60 - So, 28/30 + 3/12 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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