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Add 12/7 and 8/30

1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 8/30

12/7 + 8/30 is 208/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    12/7 = 12 × 30/7 × 30 = 360/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/210 + 56/210 = 360 + 56/210 = 416/210
  5. 416/210 simplified gives 208/105
  6. So, 12/7 + 8/30 = 208/105
    In mixed form: 1103/105

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