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Add 5/10 and 3/12

5/10 + 3/12 is 3/4.

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,
    5/10 = 5 × 6/10 × 6 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 15/60 = 30 + 15/60 = 45/60
  5. 45/60 simplified gives 3/4
  6. So, 5/10 + 3/12 = 3/4

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