Add 12/5 and 8/13. Fractions show how it is done please.

Answer 1

When we add or subtract fractions, we must use equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

12/5 = 156/65
8/13 = 40/65

Add the numerators:

156/65 + 40/65 = 196/65

Simplify

196/65 = 3 1/65

Answer 2

12/5+8/13 the denominators have to equal the same so you mult. 5 times 13 and 13 times 5 and the numerators too

156/65+40/65=196/65