Add 3/10 and 12/30
3/10 + 12/30 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
12/30 = 12 × 1/30 × 1 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
9/30 + 12/30 = 9 + 12/30 = 21/30 - 21/30 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 3/10 + 12/30 = 7/10
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