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Add 1/15 and 4/12

1/15 + 4/12 is 2/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    1/15 = 1 × 4/15 × 4 = 4/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/60 + 20/60 = 4 + 20/60 = 24/60
  5. 24/60 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 1/15 + 4/12 = 2/5

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