Add 10/6 and 15/12
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 3/12
106 + 1512 is 3512.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
106 = 10 × 26 × 2 = 2012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
1512 = 15 × 112 × 1 = 1512 - Add the two like fractions:
2012 + 1512 = 20 + 1512 = 3512 - So, 10/6 + 15/12 = 35/12
In mixed form: 21112
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