Add 2/12 and 27/5
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 5 2/5
2/12 + 27/5 is 167/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
27/5 = 27 × 12/5 × 12 = 324/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 324/60 = 10 + 324/60 = 334/60 - 334/60 simplified gives 167/30
- So, 2/12 + 27/5 = 167/30
In mixed form: 517/30
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