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Add 12/5 and 15/16

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 15/16

12/5 + 15/16 is 267/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    12/5 = 12 × 16/5 × 16 = 192/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/80 + 75/80 = 192 + 75/80 = 267/80
  5. So, 12/5 + 15/16 = 267/80
    In mixed form: 327/80

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