Add 8/30 and 10/12
8/30 + 10/12 is 11/10.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
16/60 + 50/60 = 16 + 50/60 = 66/60 - 66/60 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 8/30 + 10/12 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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