Add 10/12 and 30/15, Solve 10/12 + 2 0/15 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 30/15

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 2 0/15

10/12 + 30/15 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
30/15 = 30 × 4/15 × 4 = 120/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 120/60 = 50 + 120/60 = 170/60
170/60 simplified gives 17/6
So, 10/12 + 30/15 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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