Add 7/12 and 8/30
7/12 + 8/30 is 17/20.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
35/60 + 16/60 = 35 + 16/60 = 51/60 - 51/60 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 7/12 + 8/30 = 17/20
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