Add 9/10 and 4/12
9/10 + 4/12 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/10 = 9 × 6/10 × 6 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 20/60 = 54 + 20/60 = 74/60 - 74/60 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 9/10 + 4/12 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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