Add 5/12 and 16/30
5/12 + 16/30 is 19/20.
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,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
25/60 + 32/60 = 25 + 32/60 = 57/60 - 57/60 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 5/12 + 16/30 = 19/20
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