Add 30/18 and 12/70, Solve 1 12/18 + 12/70 as a fraction

Add 30/18 and 12/70

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 12/70

30/18 + 12/70 is 193/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
30/18 = 30 × 35/18 × 35 = 1050/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630
Add the two like fractions:
1050/630 + 108/630 = 1050 + 108/630 = 1158/630
1158/630 simplified gives 193/105
So, 30/18 + 12/70 = 193/105
In mixed form: 188/105

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