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Add 12/10 and 20/6

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 3 2/6

12/10 + 20/6 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/30 + 100/30 = 36 + 100/30 = 136/30
  5. 136/30 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 12/10 + 20/6 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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