Add 42/30 and 1/12
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 1/12
42/30 + 1/12 is 89/60.
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,
42/30 = 42 × 2/30 × 2 = 84/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
84/60 + 5/60 = 84 + 5/60 = 89/60 - So, 42/30 + 1/12 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60
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