Add 15/5 and 75/12
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 6 3/12
15/5 + 75/12 is 37/4.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 5/12 × 5 = 375/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 375/60 = 180 + 375/60 = 555/60 - 555/60 simplified gives 37/4
- So, 15/5 + 75/12 = 37/4
In mixed form: 91/4
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