Add 60/5 and 90/7, Solve 12 0/5 + 12 6/7 as a fraction

Add 60/5 and 90/7

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 12 6/7

60/5 + 90/7 is 174/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
60/5 = 60 × 7/5 × 7 = 420/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
90/7 = 90 × 5/7 × 5 = 450/35
Add the two like fractions:
420/35 + 450/35 = 420 + 450/35 = 870/35
870/35 simplified gives 174/7
So, 60/5 + 90/7 = 174/7
In mixed form: 246/7

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