Add 10/14 and 15/12, Solve 10/14 + 1 3/12 as a fraction

Add 10/14 and 15/12

1^st number: 10/14, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

10/14 + 15/12 is 55/28.

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,
15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84
Add the two like fractions:
60/84 + 105/84 = 60 + 105/84 = 165/84
165/84 simplified gives 55/28
So, 10/14 + 15/12 = 55/28
In mixed form: 127/28

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