Add 30/8 and 12/60
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 12/60
30/8 + 12/60 is 79/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
450/120 + 24/120 = 450 + 24/120 = 474/120 - 474/120 simplified gives 79/20
- So, 30/8 + 12/60 = 79/20
In mixed form: 319/20
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