Add 3/12 and 12/5
1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 2 2/5
3/12 + 12/5 is 53/20.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
12/5 = 12 × 12/5 × 12 = 144/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 144/60 = 15 + 144/60 = 159/60 - 159/60 simplified gives 53/20
- So, 3/12 + 12/5 = 53/20
In mixed form: 213/20
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