Add 42/12 and 2/10
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2/10
42/12 + 2/10 is 37/10.
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,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 12/60 = 210 + 12/60 = 222/60 - 222/60 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 42/12 + 2/10 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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