Add 3/30 and 4/12
3/30 + 4/12 is 13/30.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 20/60 = 6 + 20/60 = 26/60 - 26/60 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 3/30 + 4/12 = 13/30
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