Add 10/12 and 12/30, Solve 10/12 + 12/30 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 12/30

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

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 24/60 = 50 + 24/60 = 74/60
74/60 simplified gives 37/30
So, 10/12 + 12/30 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30

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