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Add 2/4 and 12/5

1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 2 2/5

2/4 + 12/5 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    2/4 = 2 × 5/4 × 5 = 10/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    12/5 = 12 × 4/5 × 4 = 48/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/20 + 48/20 = 10 + 48/20 = 58/20
  5. 58/20 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 2/4 + 12/5 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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