Add 12/42 and 1/10
12/42 + 1/10 is 27/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
1/10 = 1 × 21/10 × 21 = 21/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 21/210 = 60 + 21/210 = 81/210 - 81/210 simplified gives 27/70
- So, 12/42 + 1/10 = 27/70
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