Add 12/3 and 1/10, Solve 4 0/3 + 1/10 as a fraction

Add 12/3 and 1/10

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 1/10

12/3 + 1/10 is 41/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
12/3 = 12 × 10/3 × 10 = 120/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30
Add the two like fractions:
120/30 + 3/30 = 120 + 3/30 = 123/30
123/30 simplified gives 41/10
So, 12/3 + 1/10 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10

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