Add 7/3 and 12/10, Solve 2 1/3 + 1 2/10 as a fraction

Add 7/3 and 12/10

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

7/3 + 12/10 is 53/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
7/3 = 7 × 10/3 × 10 = 70/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
Add the two like fractions:
70/30 + 36/30 = 70 + 36/30 = 106/30
106/30 simplified gives 53/15
So, 7/3 + 12/10 = 53/15
In mixed form: 38/15

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