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Add 12/42 and 6/10

12/42 + 6/10 is 31/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    6/10 = 6 × 21/10 × 21 = 126/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 126/210 = 60 + 126/210 = 186/210
  5. 186/210 simplified gives 31/35
  6. So, 12/42 + 6/10 = 31/35

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