Add 60/5 and 27/12, Solve 12 0/5 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 60/5 and 27/12

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

60/5 + 27/12 is 57/4.

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,
60/5 = 60 × 12/5 × 12 = 720/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
Add the two like fractions:
720/60 + 135/60 = 720 + 135/60 = 855/60
855/60 simplified gives 57/4
So, 60/5 + 27/12 = 57/4
In mixed form: 141/4

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