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Exact Answer
12/37 + 10/21 = 622/777
Simplified Fraction
622/777
Mixed Number
Proper (622/777)
Decimal Value
0.800515
Percentage
80.0515%

Step-by-Step Solution: 12/37 + 10/21

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 37 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 37 × 21 = 777.
LCD(37, 21) = 777
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 777

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 12/37 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 10/21 by 37 so both fractions share the common base 777.
12 × 21/37 × 21 = 252/777   and   10 × 37/21 × 37 = 370/777
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (252 + 370 = 622) and keep the common denominator 777 unchanged.
252 + 370/777 = 622/777
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 622 and 777 is 1, confirming that 622/777 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
622/777
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 622 by denominator 777 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.800515, or 80.0515%).
622 ÷ 777 = 0.800515 (80.0515%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 12/37 plus 10/21 visually:

12/3712 of 37 parts shadedValue: 0.3243 (32.4%)
+
10/2110 of 21 parts shadedValue: 0.4762 (47.6%)
=
Result: 622/777622 of 777 parts shadedValue: 0.8005 (80.1%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction622/777
Mixed Number Form622/777
Decimal Form0.800515
Percentage80.0515%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 12/37 plus 10/21 as a fraction?

12/37 + 10/21 in simplest fraction form is 622/777.

What is 12/37 plus 10/21 as a decimal?

12/37 + 10/21 converted to a decimal is 0.800515.

What is 12/37 plus 10/21 as a percentage?

12/37 + 10/21 expressed as a percentage is 80.0515%.

Does 12/37 plus 10/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.800515...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.