Add 1/10 and 10/12
1/10 + 10/12 is 14/15.
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,
1/10 = 1 × 6/10 × 6 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 50/60 = 6 + 50/60 = 56/60 - 56/60 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 1/10 + 10/12 = 14/15
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