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Add 2/12 and 4/10

2/12 + 4/10 is 17/30.

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,
    2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    4/10 = 4 × 6/10 × 6 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/60 + 24/60 = 10 + 24/60 = 34/60
  5. 34/60 simplified gives 17/30
  6. So, 2/12 + 4/10 = 17/30

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