Add 70/7 and 12/30, Solve 10 0/7 + 12/30 as a fraction

Add 70/7 and 12/30

1^st number: 10 0/7, 2^nd number: 12/30

70/7 + 12/30 is 52/5.

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,
70/7 = 70 × 30/7 × 30 = 2100/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210
Add the two like fractions:
2100/210 + 84/210 = 2100 + 84/210 = 2184/210
2184/210 simplified gives 52/5
So, 70/7 + 12/30 = 52/5
In mixed form: 102/5

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