Add 5/10 and 3/12
5/10 + 3/12 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
5/10 = 5 × 6/10 × 6 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 15/60 = 30 + 15/60 = 45/60 - 45/60 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 5/10 + 3/12 = 3/4
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