Add 30/5 and 16/12
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 4/12
30/5 + 16/12 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
30/5 = 30 × 12/5 × 12 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 80/60 = 360 + 80/60 = 440/60 - 440/60 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 30/5 + 16/12 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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