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Add 12/16 and 1/10

12/16 + 1/10 is 17/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    1/10 = 1 × 8/10 × 8 = 8/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/80 + 8/80 = 60 + 8/80 = 68/80
  5. 68/80 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 12/16 + 1/10 = 17/20

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