Add 30/10 and 16/12
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1 4/12
30/10 + 16/12 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 80/60 = 180 + 80/60 = 260/60 - 260/60 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 30/10 + 16/12 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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