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Add 1/30 and 12/10

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 2/10

1/30 + 12/10 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    1/30 = 1 × 1/30 × 1 = 1/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/30 + 36/30 = 1 + 36/30 = 37/30
  5. So, 1/30 + 12/10 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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