Add 5/3 and 7/12
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 7/12
53 + 712 is 94.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
53 = 5 × 43 × 4 = 2012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
712 = 7 × 112 × 1 = 712 - Add the two like fractions:
2012 + 712 = 20 + 712 = 2712 - 27/12 simplified gives 94
- So, 5/3 + 7/12 = 9/4
In mixed form: 214
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