Add 12/15 and 20/6
1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 3 2/6
12/15 + 20/6 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Add the two like fractions:
24/30 + 100/30 = 24 + 100/30 = 124/30 - 124/30 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 12/15 + 20/6 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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