Add 30/20 and 2/12
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 2/12
30/20 + 2/12 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 10/60 = 90 + 10/60 = 100/60 - 100/60 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 30/20 + 2/12 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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