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Add 72/5 and 10/12

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 10/12

72/5 + 10/12 is 457/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    72/5 = 72 × 12/5 × 12 = 864/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/60 + 50/60 = 864 + 50/60 = 914/60
  5. 914/60 simplified gives 457/30
  6. So, 72/5 + 10/12 = 457/30
    In mixed form: 157/30

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