Add 6/10 and 10/12
6/10 + 10/12 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
6/10 = 6 × 6/10 × 6 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
36/60 + 50/60 = 36 + 50/60 = 86/60 - 86/60 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 6/10 + 10/12 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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