Add 4/5 and 10/12
4/5 + 10/12 is 49/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
48/60 + 50/60 = 48 + 50/60 = 98/60 - 98/60 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 4/5 + 10/12 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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