Add 30/10 and 49/12
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 4 1/12
30/10 + 49/12 is 85/12.
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,
49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 245/60 = 180 + 245/60 = 425/60 - 425/60 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 30/10 + 49/12 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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