Add 4/5 and 6/12
4/5 + 6/12 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
48/60 + 30/60 = 48 + 30/60 = 78/60 - 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 4/5 + 6/12 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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