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Add 7/12 and 3/10

7/12 + 3/10 is 53/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/60 + 18/60 = 35 + 18/60 = 53/60
  5. So, 7/12 + 3/10 = 53/60

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