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

Add 12/30 and 12/10

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

12/30 + 12/10 is 8/5.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
12/30 = 12 × 1/30 × 1 = 12/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
Add the two like fractions:
12/30 + 36/30 = 12 + 36/30 = 48/30
48/30 simplified gives 8/5
So, 12/30 + 12/10 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5

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