Add 2/12 and 3/10
2/12 + 3/10 is 7/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 18/60 = 10 + 18/60 = 28/60 - 28/60 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 2/12 + 3/10 = 7/15
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