Add 12/14 and 6/10
12/14 + 6/10 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
6/10 = 6 × 7/10 × 7 = 42/70 - Add the two like fractions:
60/70 + 42/70 = 60 + 42/70 = 102/70 - 102/70 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 12/14 + 6/10 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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