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Add 2/10 and 45/12

1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 3 9/12

2/10 + 45/12 is 79/20.

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,
    45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/60 + 225/60 = 12 + 225/60 = 237/60
  5. 237/60 simplified gives 79/20
  6. So, 2/10 + 45/12 = 79/20
    In mixed form: 319/20

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