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Add 3/10 and 12/9

1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 1 3/9

3/10 + 12/9 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/90 + 120/90 = 27 + 120/90 = 147/90
  5. 147/90 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 3/10 + 12/9 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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