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Add 30/12 and 20/18

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1 2/18

30/12 + 20/18 is 65/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    20/18 = 20 × 2/18 × 2 = 40/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/36 + 40/36 = 90 + 40/36 = 130/36
  5. 130/36 simplified gives 65/18
  6. So, 30/12 + 20/18 = 65/18
    In mixed form: 311/18

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