Add 2/10 and 6/12
2/10 + 6/12 is 7/10.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 30/60 = 12 + 30/60 = 42/60 - 42/60 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 2/10 + 6/12 = 7/10
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