Add 30/60 and 7/12
30/60 + 7/12 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 35/60 = 30 + 35/60 = 65/60 - 65/60 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 30/60 + 7/12 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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