Add 12/7 and 18/10
1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 1 8/10
12/7 + 18/10 is 123/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
12/7 = 12 × 10/7 × 10 = 120/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
18/10 = 18 × 7/10 × 7 = 126/70 - Add the two like fractions:
120/70 + 126/70 = 120 + 126/70 = 246/70 - 246/70 simplified gives 123/35
- So, 12/7 + 18/10 = 123/35
In mixed form: 318/35
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