Add 10/30 and 10/12
10/30 + 10/12 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
20/60 + 50/60 = 20 + 50/60 = 70/60 - 70/60 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 10/30 + 10/12 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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