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

Add 6/5 and 6/12

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 6/12

6/5 + 6/12 is 17/10.

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,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 30/60 = 72 + 30/60 = 102/60
102/60 simplified gives 17/10
So, 6/5 + 6/12 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10

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