Add 25/15 and 2/12
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 2/12
25/15 + 2/12 is 11/6.
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,
25/15 = 25 × 4/15 × 4 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 10/60 = 100 + 10/60 = 110/60 - 110/60 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 25/15 + 2/12 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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