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Add 6/5 and 5/12

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

6/5 + 5/12 is 97/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    6/5 = 6 × 12/5 × 12 = 72/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/60 + 25/60 = 72 + 25/60 = 97/60
  5. So, 6/5 + 5/12 = 97/60
    In mixed form: 137/60

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