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Add 8/30 and 7/12

8/30 + 7/12 is 17/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
4. Add the two fractions:
   16/60 + 35/60 = 16 + 35/60 = 51/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20

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