Add 30/12 and 7/30
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 7/30
30/12 + 7/30 is 41/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 14/60 = 150 + 14/60 = 164/60 - 164/60 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 30/12 + 7/30 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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