Add 14/12 and 16/10, Solve 1 2/12 + 1 6/10 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 16/10

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

14/12 + 16/10 is 83/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
16/10 = 16 × 6/10 × 6 = 96/60
Add the two like fractions:
70/60 + 96/60 = 70 + 96/60 = 166/60
166/60 simplified gives 83/30
So, 14/12 + 16/10 = 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30

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