Answers

Add 30/10 and 28/12

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

30/10 + 28/12 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60
4. Add the two fractions:
   180/60 + 140/60 = 180 + 140/60 = 320/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
6. In mixed form: 51/3

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