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Add 8/5 and 3/12

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 3/12

8/5 + 3/12 is 37/20.

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,
    8/5 = 8 × 12/5 × 12 = 96/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/60 + 15/60 = 96 + 15/60 = 111/60
  5. 111/60 simplified gives 37/20
  6. So, 8/5 + 3/12 = 37/20
    In mixed form: 117/20

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