Add 30/5 and 4/12, Solve 6 0/5 + 4/12 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 4/12

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 4/12

30/5 + 4/12 is 19/3.

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,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 20/60 = 360 + 20/60 = 380/60
380/60 simplified gives 19/3
So, 30/5 + 4/12 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3

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