Add 6/5 and 21/12, Solve 1 1/5 + 1 9/12 as a fraction

Add 6/5 and 21/12

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

6/5 + 21/12 is 59/20.

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,
21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60
Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 105/60 = 72 + 105/60 = 177/60
177/60 simplified gives 59/20
So, 6/5 + 21/12 = 59/20
In mixed form: 219/20

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