Add 12/21 and 3/10
12/21 + 3/10 is 61/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
12/21 = 12 × 10/21 × 10 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
3/10 = 3 × 21/10 × 21 = 63/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 63/210 = 120 + 63/210 = 183/210 - 183/210 simplified gives 61/70
- So, 12/21 + 3/10 = 61/70
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