Add 12/5 and 27/12
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 2 3/12
12/5 + 27/12 is 93/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
12/5 = 12 × 12/5 × 12 = 144/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Add the two like fractions:
144/60 + 135/60 = 144 + 135/60 = 279/60 - 279/60 simplified gives 93/20
- So, 12/5 + 27/12 = 93/20
In mixed form: 413/20
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