Add 2/5 and 6/12
2/5 + 6/12 is 9/10.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 30/60 = 24 + 30/60 = 54/60 - 54/60 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 2/5 + 6/12 = 9/10
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