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Add 8/10 and 6/12

8/10 + 6/12 is 13/10.

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,
    8/10 = 8 × 6/10 × 6 = 48/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/60 + 30/60 = 48 + 30/60 = 78/60
  5. 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 8/10 + 6/12 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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