Add 14/5 and 2/12, Solve 2 4/5 + 2/12 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 2/12

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 2/12

14/5 + 2/12 is 89/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60
Add the two like fractions:
168/60 + 10/60 = 168 + 10/60 = 178/60
178/60 simplified gives 89/30
So, 14/5 + 2/12 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30

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