Add 7/30 and 10/12
7/30 + 10/12 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
14/60 + 50/60 = 14 + 50/60 = 64/60 - 64/60 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 7/30 + 10/12 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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