Add 60/12 and 27/25, Solve 5 0/12 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 60/12 and 27/25

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

60/12 + 27/25 is 152/25.

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,
27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300
Add the two like fractions:
1500/300 + 324/300 = 1500 + 324/300 = 1824/300
1824/300 simplified gives 152/25
So, 60/12 + 27/25 = 152/25
In mixed form: 62/25

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