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Add 27/12 and 1/5

1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 1/5

27/12 + 1/5 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    1/5 = 1 × 12/5 × 12 = 12/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/60 + 12/60 = 135 + 12/60 = 147/60
  5. 147/60 simplified gives 49/20
  6. So, 27/12 + 1/5 = 49/20
    In mixed form: 29/20

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