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Add 12/10 and 35/42

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 35/42

12/10 + 35/42 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    12/10 = 12 × 21/10 × 21 = 252/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/210 + 175/210 = 252 + 175/210 = 427/210
  5. 427/210 simplified gives 61/30
  6. So, 12/10 + 35/42 = 61/30
    In mixed form: 21/30

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