Add 18/10 and 2/12
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 2/12
18/10 + 2/12 is 59/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
18/10 = 18 × 6/10 × 6 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 10/60 = 108 + 10/60 = 118/60 - 118/60 simplified gives 59/30
- So, 18/10 + 2/12 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30
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