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Add 12/8 and 6/10

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 6/10

12/8 + 6/10 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 10 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    12/8 = 12 × 5/8 × 5 = 60/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    6/10 = 6 × 4/10 × 4 = 24/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/40 + 24/40 = 60 + 24/40 = 84/40
  5. 84/40 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 12/8 + 6/10 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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