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Add 5/30 and 12/20

5/30 + 12/20 is 23/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/60 + 36/60 = 10 + 36/60 = 46/60
  5. 46/60 simplified gives 23/30
  6. So, 5/30 + 12/20 = 23/30

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