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Add 7/10 and 18/12

1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 1 6/12

7/10 + 18/12 is 11/5.

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,
    7/10 = 7 × 6/10 × 6 = 42/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/60 + 90/60 = 42 + 90/60 = 132/60
  5. 132/60 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 7/10 + 18/12 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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