Add 10/6 and 4/12
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 4/12
106 + 412 is 21.
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,
412 = 4 × 112 × 1 = 412 - Add the two like fractions:
2012 + 412 = 20 + 412 = 2412 - 24/12 simplified gives 21
- So, 10/6 + 4/12 = 2/1
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