Add 84/10 and 40/12, Solve 8 4/10 + 3 4/12 as a fraction

Add 84/10 and 40/12

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

84/10 + 40/12 is 176/15.

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,
84/10 = 84 × 6/10 × 6 = 504/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
Add the two like fractions:
504/60 + 200/60 = 504 + 200/60 = 704/60
704/60 simplified gives 176/15
So, 84/10 + 40/12 = 176/15
In mixed form: 1111/15

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