Question

The sum of $\frac{5}{12} and \frac{12}{5}$ is:

• A. $$\frac{17}{60}$$
• B. $$\frac{60}{17}$$
• C. $$\frac{17}{17}$$
• D. $$\frac{169}{60}$$

Answer 1

Answer:

$$\frac{169}{60}$$

The sum of $\frac{5}{12} and \frac{12}{5}$

LCM of 12, 5 = 60

$\frac{5}{12}+\frac{12}{5}=\frac{(25 + 144)}{60} = \frac{169}{60}$

Hence the answer is $\frac{169}{60}$