Add 8/15 and 12/30
8/15 + 12/30 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
12/30 = 12 × 1/30 × 1 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
16/30 + 12/30 = 16 + 12/30 = 28/30 - 28/30 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 8/15 + 12/30 = 14/15
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