Add 12/10 and 18/12, Solve 1 2/10 + 1 6/12 as a fraction

Add 12/10 and 18/12

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 1 6/12

12/10 + 18/12 is 27/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
12/10 = 12 × 6/10 × 6 = 72/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60
Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 90/60 = 72 + 90/60 = 162/60
162/60 simplified gives 27/10
So, 12/10 + 18/12 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10

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