Add 60/12 and 5/8, Solve 5 0/12 + 5/8 as a fraction

Add 60/12 and 5/8

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 5/8

60/12 + 5/8 is 45/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
60/12 = 60 × 2/12 × 2 = 120/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24
Add the two like fractions:
120/24 + 15/24 = 120 + 15/24 = 135/24
135/24 simplified gives 45/8
So, 60/12 + 5/8 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8

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