Add 7/12 and 7/10
7/12 + 7/10 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
7/10 = 7 × 6/10 × 6 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
35/60 + 42/60 = 35 + 42/60 = 77/60 - So, 7/12 + 7/10 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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