Add 5/12 and 1/30
5/12 + 1/30 is 9/20.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
25/60 + 2/60 = 25 + 2/60 = 27/60 - 27/60 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 5/12 + 1/30 = 9/20
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