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Add 30/12 and 7/5

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1 2/5

30/12 + 7/5 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    7/5 = 7 × 12/5 × 12 = 84/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/60 + 84/60 = 150 + 84/60 = 234/60
  5. 234/60 simplified gives 39/10
  6. So, 30/12 + 7/5 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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