Add 30/90 and 6/12
30/90 + 6/12 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 90/180 = 60 + 90/180 = 150/180 - 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 30/90 + 6/12 = 5/6
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