Add 8/12 and 6/30
8/12 + 6/30 is 13/15.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 12/60 = 40 + 12/60 = 52/60 - 52/60 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 8/12 + 6/30 = 13/15
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