Add 30/5 and 3/12
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 3/12
30/5 + 3/12 is 25/4.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 15/60 = 360 + 15/60 = 375/60 - 375/60 simplified gives 25/4
- So, 30/5 + 3/12 = 25/4
In mixed form: 61/4
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