Add 6/12 and 21/30
6/12 + 21/30 is 6/5.
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,
21/30 = 21 × 2/30 × 2 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 42/60 = 30 + 42/60 = 72/60 - 72/60 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 6/12 + 21/30 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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