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Add 2/10 and 10/12

2/10 + 10/12 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/60 + 50/60 = 12 + 50/60 = 62/60
  5. 62/60 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 2/10 + 10/12 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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