Add 12/10 and 16/21
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 16/21
12/10 + 16/21 is 206/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
12/10 = 12 × 21/10 × 21 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
16/21 = 16 × 10/21 × 10 = 160/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 160/210 = 252 + 160/210 = 412/210 - 412/210 simplified gives 206/105
- So, 12/10 + 16/21 = 206/105
In mixed form: 1101/105
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