Add 30/15 and 2/12
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 2/12
30/15 + 2/12 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
30/15 = 30 × 4/15 × 4 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 10/60 = 120 + 10/60 = 130/60 - 130/60 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 30/15 + 2/12 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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