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Add 10/12 and 5/7

10/12 + 5/7 is 65/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    5/7 = 5 × 12/7 × 12 = 60/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/84 + 60/84 = 70 + 60/84 = 130/84
  5. 130/84 simplified gives 65/42
  6. So, 10/12 + 5/7 = 65/42
    In mixed form: 123/42

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