Add 2/12 and 2/5
2/12 + 2/5 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 24/60 = 10 + 24/60 = 34/60 - 34/60 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 2/12 + 2/5 = 17/30
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