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Add 1/5 and 6/12

1/5 + 6/12 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    1/5 = 1 × 12/5 × 12 = 12/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/60 + 30/60 = 12 + 30/60 = 42/60
  5. 42/60 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 1/5 + 6/12 = 7/10

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