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Add 12/5 and 9/12

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 9/12

12/5 + 9/12 is 63/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    12/5 = 12 × 12/5 × 12 = 144/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/60 + 45/60 = 144 + 45/60 = 189/60
  5. 189/60 simplified gives 63/20
  6. So, 12/5 + 9/12 = 63/20
    In mixed form: 33/20

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