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Add 8/12 and 30/72

8/12 + 30/72 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    8/12 = 8 × 6/12 × 6 = 48/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/72 + 30/72 = 48 + 30/72 = 78/72
  5. 78/72 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 8/12 + 30/72 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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