Add 1/10 and 12/84
1/10 + 12/84 is 17/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
1/10 = 1 × 42/10 × 42 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 60/420 = 42 + 60/420 = 102/420 - 102/420 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 1/10 + 12/84 = 17/70
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