Add 60/12 and 3/5
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 3/5
60/12 + 3/5 is 28/5.
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,
3/5 = 3 × 12/5 × 12 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 36/60 = 300 + 36/60 = 336/60 - 336/60 simplified gives 28/5
- So, 60/12 + 3/5 = 28/5
In mixed form: 53/5
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