Add 12/10 and 42/18
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 2 6/18
12/10 + 42/18 is 53/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 210/90 = 108 + 210/90 = 318/90 - 318/90 simplified gives 53/15
- So, 12/10 + 42/18 = 53/15
In mixed form: 38/15
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