Add 10/2 and 12/60
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 12/60
10/2 + 12/60 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
10/2 = 10 × 30/2 × 30 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 12/60 = 300 + 12/60 = 312/60 - 312/60 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 10/2 + 12/60 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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