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Add 84/12 and 4/10

1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 4/10

84/12 + 4/10 is 37/5.

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,
    84/12 = 84 × 5/12 × 5 = 420/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    4/10 = 4 × 6/10 × 6 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/60 + 24/60 = 420 + 24/60 = 444/60
  5. 444/60 simplified gives 37/5
  6. So, 84/12 + 4/10 = 37/5
    In mixed form: 72/5

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