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Add 12/30 and 10/28

12/30 + 10/28 is 53/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    12/30 = 12 × 14/30 × 14 = 168/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    10/28 = 10 × 15/28 × 15 = 150/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/420 + 150/420 = 168 + 150/420 = 318/420
  5. 318/420 simplified gives 53/70
  6. So, 12/30 + 10/28 = 53/70

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