Add 7/12 and 3/60
7/12 + 3/60 is 19/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60 - Add the two like fractions:
35/60 + 3/60 = 35 + 3/60 = 38/60 - 38/60 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 7/12 + 3/60 = 19/30
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