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Add 3/10 and 1/12

3/10 + 1/12 is 23/60.

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,
    3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/60 + 5/60 = 18 + 5/60 = 23/60
  5. So, 3/10 + 1/12 = 23/60

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