Add 42/5 and 56/12, Solve 8 2/5 + 4 8/12 as a fraction

Add 42/5 and 56/12

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

42/5 + 56/12 is 196/15.

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,
42/5 = 42 × 12/5 × 12 = 504/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
Add the two like fractions:
504/60 + 280/60 = 504 + 280/60 = 784/60
784/60 simplified gives 196/15
So, 42/5 + 56/12 = 196/15
In mixed form: 131/15

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