3 2/5 + 2 1/12 =

Answer 1

To add 3 2/5 and 2 1/12, we first need to convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions.

3 2/5 can be converted to an improper fraction as follows:
3 * 5 = 15
15 + 2 = 17
The fractional part remains the same, so 3 2/5 as an improper fraction is 17/5.

2 1/12 can be converted to an improper fraction as follows:
2 * 12 = 24
24 + 1 = 25
The fractional part remains the same, so 2 1/12 as an improper fraction is 25/12.

Now, we can add the two fractions together:
17/5 + 25/12

To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The least common multiple of 5 and 12 is 60.

Let's convert both fractions to have a denominator of 60:
17/5 * 12/12 = 204/60
25/12 * 5/5 = 125/60

Now, we can add the fractions:
204/60 + 125/60 = 329/60

So, 3 2/5 + 2 1/12 = 329/60.