Add 10/12 and 2/10
10/12 + 2/10 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 12/60 = 50 + 12/60 = 62/60 - 62/60 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 10/12 + 2/10 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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