Add 10/12 and 45/60
10/12 + 45/60 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 45/60 = 50 + 45/60 = 95/60 - 95/60 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 10/12 + 45/60 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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