Question

What should be added to 5 (3/7) to get 12?

Answer 1

Given 5 (3/7)

First convert the given mixed fraction into improper fraction we get (38/7)

Let x be the number added to (38/7) to get 12

Therefore x + (38/7) = 12

x = 12 – (38/7)

By taking LCM for 7 and 1 is 7

x = (12 × 7 – 38)/7

x = (84 – 38)/7

x = (46/7)

Hence (46/7) is the number which is added to 5 (3/7) to get 12.