Add 12/10 and 6/18
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 6/18
12/10 + 6/18 is 23/15.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 30/90 = 108 + 30/90 = 138/90 - 138/90 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 12/10 + 6/18 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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