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Add 8/12 and 27/30

8/12 + 27/30 is 47/30.

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,
    8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/60 + 54/60 = 40 + 54/60 = 94/60
  5. 94/60 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 8/12 + 27/30 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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