Add 12/10 and 20/21
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 20/21
12/10 + 20/21 is 226/105.
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,
20/21 = 20 × 10/21 × 10 = 200/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 200/210 = 252 + 200/210 = 452/210 - 452/210 simplified gives 226/105
- So, 12/10 + 20/21 = 226/105
In mixed form: 216/105
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