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Add 3/4 and 10/6

1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 4/6

3/4 + 10/6 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    3/4 = 3 × 3/4 × 3 = 9/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    10/6 = 10 × 2/6 × 2 = 20/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/12 + 20/12 = 9 + 20/12 = 29/12
  5. So, 3/4 + 10/6 = 29/12
    In mixed form: 25/12

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