Add 6/12 and 1/30
6/12 + 1/30 is 8/15.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 2/60 = 30 + 2/60 = 32/60 - 32/60 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 6/12 + 1/30 = 8/15
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