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Add 7/12 and 20/30

7/12 + 20/30 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/60 + 40/60 = 35 + 40/60 = 75/60
  5. 75/60 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 7/12 + 20/30 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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