Add 12/24 and 27/5
1st number: 12/24, 2nd number: 5 2/5
12/24 + 27/5 is 59/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
27/5 = 27 × 24/5 × 24 = 648/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 648/120 = 60 + 648/120 = 708/120 - 708/120 simplified gives 59/10
- So, 12/24 + 27/5 = 59/10
In mixed form: 59/10
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