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Add 4/30 and 2/12

4/30 + 2/12 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/60 + 10/60 = 8 + 10/60 = 18/60
  5. 18/60 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 4/30 + 2/12 = 3/10

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