Add 60/12 and 1/5
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 1/5
60/12 + 1/5 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
1/5 = 1 × 12/5 × 12 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 12/60 = 300 + 12/60 = 312/60 - 312/60 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 60/12 + 1/5 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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