Add 12/5 and 32/12
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 2 8/12
12/5 + 32/12 is 76/15.
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,
32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60 - Add the two like fractions:
144/60 + 160/60 = 144 + 160/60 = 304/60 - 304/60 simplified gives 76/15
- So, 12/5 + 32/12 = 76/15
In mixed form: 51/15
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