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Add 1/12 and 14/5

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 2 4/5

1/12 + 14/5 is 173/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/60 + 168/60 = 5 + 168/60 = 173/60
  5. So, 1/12 + 14/5 = 173/60
    In mixed form: 253/60

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