Add 10/12 and 8/5, Solve 10/12 + 1 3/5 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 8/5

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

10/12 + 8/5 is 73/30.

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,
8/5 = 8 × 12/5 × 12 = 96/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 96/60 = 50 + 96/60 = 146/60
146/60 simplified gives 73/30
So, 10/12 + 8/5 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30

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