Add 45/7 and 12/10, Solve 6 3/7 + 1 2/10 as a fraction

Add 45/7 and 12/10

1^st number: 6 3/7, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

45/7 + 12/10 is 267/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
45/7 = 45 × 10/7 × 10 = 450/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70
Add the two like fractions:
450/70 + 84/70 = 450 + 84/70 = 534/70
534/70 simplified gives 267/35
So, 45/7 + 12/10 = 267/35
In mixed form: 722/35

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