Add 12/72 and 30/10, Solve 12/72 + 3 0/10 as a fraction

Add 12/72 and 30/10

1^st number: 12/72, 2^nd number: 3 0/10

12/72 + 30/10 is 19/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
30/10 = 30 × 36/10 × 36 = 1080/360
Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 1080/360 = 60 + 1080/360 = 1140/360
1140/360 simplified gives 19/6
So, 12/72 + 30/10 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6

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