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Add 12/5 and 14/7

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 2 0/7

12/5 + 14/7 is 22/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    12/5 = 12 × 7/5 × 7 = 84/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    14/7 = 14 × 5/7 × 5 = 70/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/35 + 70/35 = 84 + 70/35 = 154/35
  5. 154/35 simplified gives 22/5
  6. So, 12/5 + 14/7 = 22/5
    In mixed form: 42/5

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