Add 60/10 and 8/12
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 8/12
60/10 + 8/12 is 20/3.
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,
60/10 = 60 × 6/10 × 6 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 40/60 = 360 + 40/60 = 400/60 - 400/60 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 60/10 + 8/12 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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