Add 12/15 and 12/28
12/15 + 12/28 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
12/15 = 12 × 28/15 × 28 = 336/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
12/28 = 12 × 15/28 × 15 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
336/420 + 180/420 = 336 + 180/420 = 516/420 - 516/420 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 12/15 + 12/28 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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