Add 30/12 and 50/60
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 50/60
30/12 + 50/60 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 50/60 = 150 + 50/60 = 200/60 - 200/60 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 30/12 + 50/60 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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