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Add 12/5 and 10/21

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 10/21

12/5 + 10/21 is 302/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    12/5 = 12 × 21/5 × 21 = 252/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    10/21 = 10 × 5/21 × 5 = 50/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/105 + 50/105 = 252 + 50/105 = 302/105
  5. So, 12/5 + 10/21 = 302/105
    In mixed form: 292/105

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