Add 36/12 and 27/30
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 27/30
36/12 + 27/30 is 39/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 54/60 = 180 + 54/60 = 234/60 - 234/60 simplified gives 39/10
- So, 36/12 + 27/30 = 39/10
In mixed form: 39/10
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