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Add 4/30 and 6/12

4/30 + 6/12 is 19/30.

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,
   6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/60 + 30/60 = 8 + 30/60 = 38/60
5. 38/60 simplified gives 19/30
6. So, 4/30 + 6/12 = 19/30

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