Add 12/10 and 8/30, Solve 1 2/10 + 8/30 as a fraction

Add 12/10 and 8/30

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 8/30

12/10 + 8/30 is 22/15.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30
Add the two like fractions:
36/30 + 8/30 = 36 + 8/30 = 44/30
44/30 simplified gives 22/15
So, 12/10 + 8/30 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15

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