Add 1/10 and 9/12
1/10 + 9/12 is 17/20.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 45/60 = 6 + 45/60 = 51/60 - 51/60 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 1/10 + 9/12 = 17/20
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