Add 30/12 and 48/10, Solve 2 6/12 + 4 8/10 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 48/10

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 4 8/10

30/12 + 48/10 is 73/10.

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,
48/10 = 48 × 6/10 × 6 = 288/60
Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 288/60 = 150 + 288/60 = 438/60
438/60 simplified gives 73/10
So, 30/12 + 48/10 = 73/10
In mixed form: 73/10

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