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Add 27/5 and 7/12

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 7/12

27/5 + 7/12 is 359/60.

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,
    27/5 = 27 × 12/5 × 12 = 324/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/60 + 35/60 = 324 + 35/60 = 359/60
  5. So, 27/5 + 7/12 = 359/60
    In mixed form: 559/60

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