Add 60/12 and 10/25, Solve 5 0/12 + 10/25 as a fraction

Add 60/12 and 10/25

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 10/25

60/12 + 10/25 is 27/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300
Add the two like fractions:
1500/300 + 120/300 = 1500 + 120/300 = 1620/300
1620/300 simplified gives 27/5
So, 60/12 + 10/25 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5

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