Add 27/5 and 3/12, Solve 5 2/5 + 3/12 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 3/12

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

27/5 + 3/12 is 113/20.

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,
27/5 = 27 × 12/5 × 12 = 324/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
Add the two like fractions:
324/60 + 15/60 = 324 + 15/60 = 339/60
339/60 simplified gives 113/20
So, 27/5 + 3/12 = 113/20
In mixed form: 513/20

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