Add 70/30 and 3/12, Solve 2 10/30 + 3/12 as a fraction

Add 70/30 and 3/12

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 3/12

70/30 + 3/12 is 31/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 15/60 = 140 + 15/60 = 155/60
155/60 simplified gives 31/12
So, 70/30 + 3/12 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12

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