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Add 30/12 and 24/7

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 3 3/7

30/12 + 24/7 is 83/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    24/7 = 24 × 12/7 × 12 = 288/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 288/84 = 210 + 288/84 = 498/84
  5. 498/84 simplified gives 83/14
  6. So, 30/12 + 24/7 = 83/14
    In mixed form: 513/14

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