Add 10/12 and 1/4
10/12 + 1/4 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
10/12 = 10 × 1/12 × 1 = 10/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
1/4 = 1 × 3/4 × 3 = 3/12 - Add the two like fractions:
10/12 + 3/12 = 10 + 3/12 = 13/12 - So, 10/12 + 1/4 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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