Add 10/12 and 5/21
10/12 + 5/21 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 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 21 × 4 = 84,
5/21 = 5 × 4/21 × 4 = 20/84 - Add the two like fractions:
70/84 + 20/84 = 70 + 20/84 = 90/84 - 90/84 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 10/12 + 5/21 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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