Add 12/4 and 5/15
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 5/15
12/4 + 5/15 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 20/60 = 180 + 20/60 = 200/60 - 200/60 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 12/4 + 5/15 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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