Add 15/5 and 49/12
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 4 1/12
15/5 + 49/12 is 85/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 245/60 = 180 + 245/60 = 425/60 - 425/60 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 15/5 + 49/12 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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