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Add 60/12 and 2/5

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 2/5

60/12 + 2/5 is 27/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/60 + 24/60 = 300 + 24/60 = 324/60
  5. 324/60 simplified gives 27/5
  6. So, 60/12 + 2/5 = 27/5
    In mixed form: 52/5

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