Add 10/14 and 10/12
10/14 + 10/12 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
10/14 = 10 × 6/14 × 6 = 60/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
60/84 + 70/84 = 60 + 70/84 = 130/84 - 130/84 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 10/14 + 10/12 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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