Add 1/4 and 10/12
1/4 + 10/12 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
1/4 = 1 × 3/4 × 3 = 3/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
10/12 = 10 × 1/12 × 1 = 10/12 - Add the two like fractions:
3/12 + 10/12 = 3 + 10/12 = 13/12 - So, 1/4 + 10/12 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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