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Add 8/12 and 7/5

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

8/12 + 7/5 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    7/5 = 7 × 12/5 × 12 = 84/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/60 + 84/60 = 40 + 84/60 = 124/60
  5. 124/60 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 8/12 + 7/5 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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