Add 12/21 and 6/10
12/21 + 6/10 is 41/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
12/21 = 12 × 10/21 × 10 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
6/10 = 6 × 21/10 × 21 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 126/210 = 120 + 126/210 = 246/210 - 246/210 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 12/21 + 6/10 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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