Add 3/6 and 10/12
3/6 + 10/12 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
3/6 = 3 × 2/6 × 2 = 6/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
10/12 = 10 × 1/12 × 1 = 10/12 - Add the two like fractions:
6/12 + 10/12 = 6 + 10/12 = 16/12 - 16/12 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 3/6 + 10/12 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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