Add 10/12 and 42/60, Solve 10/12 + 42/60 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 42/60

10/12 + 42/60 is 23/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 42/60 = 50 + 42/60 = 92/60
92/60 simplified gives 23/15
So, 10/12 + 42/60 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15

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