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Add 2/5 and 5/12

2/5 + 5/12 is 49/60.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:LCM of 5 and 12 is 60Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:24/60 + 25/60 = 24 + 25/60 = 49/60
  5. So, 2/5 + 5/12 = 49/60

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