Add 10/12 and 1/7
10/12 + 1/7 is 41/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
1/7 = 1 × 12/7 × 12 = 12/84 - Add the two like fractions:
70/84 + 12/84 = 70 + 12/84 = 82/84 - 82/84 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 10/12 + 1/7 = 41/42
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