Add 7/5 and 30/12, Solve 1 2/5 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 7/5 and 30/12

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

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

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

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

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