Add 12/15 and 2/10
12/15 + 2/10 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30 - Add the two like fractions:
24/30 + 6/30 = 24 + 6/30 = 30/30 - 30/30 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 12/15 + 2/10 = 1/1
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