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Add 12/10 and 1/3

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 1/3

12/10 + 1/3 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 3 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    1/3 = 1 × 10/3 × 10 = 10/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/30 + 10/30 = 36 + 10/30 = 46/30
  5. 46/30 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 12/10 + 1/3 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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