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Add 12/10 and 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

12/10 + 6/4 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 4 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   12/10 = 12 × 2/10 × 2 = 24/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   6/4 = 6 × 5/4 × 5 = 30/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/20 + 30/20 = 24 + 30/20 = 54/20
5. 54/20 simplified gives 27/10
6. So, 12/10 + 6/4 = 27/10
   In mixed form: 27/10

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