Add 30/12 and 10/30, Solve 2 6/12 + 10/30 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 10/30

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 10/30

30/12 + 10/30 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60
Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 20/60 = 150 + 20/60 = 170/60
170/60 simplified gives 17/6
So, 30/12 + 10/30 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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