Add 12/10 and 2/21
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 2/21
12/10 + 2/21 is 136/105.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 20/210 = 252 + 20/210 = 272/210 - 272/210 simplified gives 136/105
- So, 12/10 + 2/21 = 136/105
In mixed form: 131/105
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