Add 6/3 and 12/5
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 2 2/5
6/3 + 12/5 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
6/3 = 6 × 5/3 × 5 = 30/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
12/5 = 12 × 3/5 × 3 = 36/15 - Add the two like fractions:
30/15 + 36/15 = 30 + 36/15 = 66/15 - 66/15 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 6/3 + 12/5 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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