Add 32/30 and 3/12
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 3/12
32/30 + 3/12 is 79/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
64/60 + 15/60 = 64 + 15/60 = 79/60 - So, 32/30 + 3/12 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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