Add 2/12 and 28/5
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 5 3/5
2/12 + 28/5 is 173/30.
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,
28/5 = 28 × 12/5 × 12 = 336/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 336/60 = 10 + 336/60 = 346/60 - 346/60 simplified gives 173/30
- So, 2/12 + 28/5 = 173/30
In mixed form: 523/30
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