Add 12/15 and 48/60
12/15 + 48/60 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
48/60 + 48/60 = 48 + 48/60 = 96/60 - 96/60 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 12/15 + 48/60 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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