Add 5/12 and 14/15
5/12 + 14/15 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Add the two like fractions:
25/60 + 56/60 = 25 + 56/60 = 81/60 - 81/60 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 5/12 + 14/15 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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