Add 15/12 and 14/21
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 14/21
15/12 + 14/21 is 23/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Add the two like fractions:
105/84 + 56/84 = 105 + 56/84 = 161/84 - 161/84 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 15/12 + 14/21 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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