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Add 12/10 and 18/7

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 2 4/7

12/10 + 18/7 is 132/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 7 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    18/7 = 18 × 10/7 × 10 = 180/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/70 + 180/70 = 84 + 180/70 = 264/70
  5. 264/70 simplified gives 132/35
  6. So, 12/10 + 18/7 = 132/35
    In mixed form: 327/35

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