Add 10/75 and 12/10
1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 1 2/10
10/75 + 12/10 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
12/10 = 12 × 15/10 × 15 = 180/150 - Add the two like fractions:
20/150 + 180/150 = 20 + 180/150 = 200/150 - 200/150 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 10/75 + 12/10 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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