Add 7/10 and 27/12, Solve 7/10 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 7/10 and 27/12

1^st number: 7/10, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

7/10 + 27/12 is 59/20.

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,
7/10 = 7 × 6/10 × 6 = 42/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 135/60 = 42 + 135/60 = 177/60
177/60 simplified gives 59/20
So, 7/10 + 27/12 = 59/20
In mixed form: 219/20

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