Add 10/12 and 6/5, Solve 10/12 + 1 1/5 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 6/5

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

10/12 + 6/5 is 61/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
6/5 = 6 × 12/5 × 12 = 72/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 72/60 = 50 + 72/60 = 122/60
122/60 simplified gives 61/30
So, 10/12 + 6/5 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30

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