Add 2/5 and 27/12
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 2 3/12
2/5 + 27/12 is 53/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 135/60 = 24 + 135/60 = 159/60 - 159/60 simplified gives 53/20
- So, 2/5 + 27/12 = 53/20
In mixed form: 213/20
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