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Add 18/12 and 14/10

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 1 4/10

18/12 + 14/10 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    14/10 = 14 × 6/10 × 6 = 84/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/60 + 84/60 = 90 + 84/60 = 174/60
  5. 174/60 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 18/12 + 14/10 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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