Add 6/5 and 2/12
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2/12
6/5 + 2/12 is 41/30.
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,
6/5 = 6 × 12/5 × 12 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 10/60 = 72 + 10/60 = 82/60 - 82/60 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 6/5 + 2/12 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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