Add 12/10 and 2/18
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 2/18
12/10 + 2/18 is 59/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 10/90 = 108 + 10/90 = 118/90 - 118/90 simplified gives 59/45
- So, 12/10 + 2/18 = 59/45
In mixed form: 114/45
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