Add 10/12 and 75/10, Solve 10/12 + 7 5/10 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 75/10

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 7 5/10

10/12 + 75/10 is 25/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 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 10 × 6 = 60,
75/10 = 75 × 6/10 × 6 = 450/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 450/60 = 50 + 450/60 = 500/60
500/60 simplified gives 25/3
So, 10/12 + 75/10 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3

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