Add 10/12 and 50/30, Solve 10/12 + 1 20/30 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 50/30

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

10/12 + 50/30 is 5/2.

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,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 100/60 = 50 + 100/60 = 150/60
150/60 simplified gives 5/2
So, 10/12 + 50/30 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2

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