Add 5/30 and 5/12
5/30 + 5/12 is 7/12.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 25/60 = 10 + 25/60 = 35/60 - 35/60 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 5/30 + 5/12 = 7/12
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