Add 2/30 and 12/7, Solve 2/30 + 1 5/7 as a fraction

Add 2/30 and 12/7

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 1 5/7

2/30 + 12/7 is 187/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
12/7 = 12 × 30/7 × 30 = 360/210
Add the two like fractions:
14/210 + 360/210 = 14 + 360/210 = 374/210
374/210 simplified gives 187/105
So, 2/30 + 12/7 = 187/105
In mixed form: 182/105

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