4 5/8 + 5/12

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To add \(4 \frac{5}{8}\) and \(\frac{5}{12}\), we first convert the mixed number \(4 \frac{5}{8}\) to an improper fraction.

  1. Convert \(4 \frac{5}{8}\) to an improper fraction: \[ 4 \frac{5}{8} = \frac{4 \times 8 + 5}{8} = \frac{32 + 5}{8} = \frac{37}{8} \]

  2. Now, we need to add \(\frac{37}{8}\) and \(\frac{5}{12}\). To do this, we need a common denominator. The least common multiple of \(8\) and \(12\) is \(24\).

  3. Convert \(\frac{37}{8}\) and \(\frac{5}{12}\) to have a denominator of \(24\): \[ \frac{37}{8} = \frac{37 \times 3}{8 \times 3} = \frac{111}{24} \] \[ \frac{5}{12} = \frac{5 \times 2}{12 \times 2} = \frac{10}{24} \]

  4. Now we can add the two fractions: \[ \frac{111}{24} + \frac{10}{24} = \frac{111 + 10}{24} = \frac{121}{24} \]

  5. Finally, we can convert \(\frac{121}{24}\) back to a mixed number:

    • Divide \(121\) by \(24\): \(121 \div 24 = 5\) (whole number),
    • Remainder: \(121 - (24 \times 5) = 121 - 120 = 1\),
    • Thus, \(\frac{121}{24} = 5 \frac{1}{24}\).

Therefore, \(4 \frac{5}{8} + \frac{5}{12} = 5 \frac{1}{24}\).