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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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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 like fractions:
    16/60 + 35/60 = 16 + 35/60 = 51/60
  5. 51/60 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 8/30 + 7/12 = 17/20

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