Add 12/10 and 54/14
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 3 12/14
12/10 + 54/14 is 177/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
54/14 = 54 × 5/14 × 5 = 270/70 - Add the two like fractions:
84/70 + 270/70 = 84 + 270/70 = 354/70 - 354/70 simplified gives 177/35
- So, 12/10 + 54/14 = 177/35
In mixed form: 52/35
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