Add 30/12 and 1/10
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1/10
30/12 + 1/10 is 13/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
1/10 = 1 × 6/10 × 6 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 6/60 = 150 + 6/60 = 156/60 - 156/60 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 30/12 + 1/10 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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