Add 36/7 and 12/30, Solve 5 1/7 + 12/30 as a fraction

Add 36/7 and 12/30

1^st number: 5 1/7, 2^nd number: 12/30

36/7 + 12/30 is 194/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
36/7 = 36 × 30/7 × 30 = 1080/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210
Add the two like fractions:
1080/210 + 84/210 = 1080 + 84/210 = 1164/210
1164/210 simplified gives 194/35
So, 36/7 + 12/30 = 194/35
In mixed form: 519/35

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