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Add 12/10 and 7/4

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 1 3/4

12/10 + 7/4 is 59/20.

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,
    7/4 = 7 × 5/4 × 5 = 35/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/20 + 35/20 = 24 + 35/20 = 59/20
  5. So, 12/10 + 7/4 = 59/20
    In mixed form: 219/20

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