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Add 1/12 and 15/10

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 1 5/10

1/12 + 15/10 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    15/10 = 15 × 6/10 × 6 = 90/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/60 + 90/60 = 5 + 90/60 = 95/60
  5. 95/60 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 1/12 + 15/10 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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