Add 2/15 and 5/12
2/15 + 5/12 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
8/60 + 25/60 = 8 + 25/60 = 33/60 - 33/60 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 2/15 + 5/12 = 11/20
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