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Add 1/12 and 1/10

1/12 + 1/10 is 11/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    1/10 = 1 × 6/10 × 6 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/60 + 6/60 = 5 + 6/60 = 11/60
  5. So, 1/12 + 1/10 = 11/60

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