Add 12/7 and 7/30
1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 7/30
12/7 + 7/30 is 409/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
12/7 = 12 × 30/7 × 30 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210 - Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 49/210 = 360 + 49/210 = 409/210 - So, 12/7 + 7/30 = 409/210
In mixed form: 1199/210
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