Add 12/16 and 9/15
12/16 + 9/15 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
9/15 = 9 × 16/15 × 16 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 144/240 = 180 + 144/240 = 324/240 - 324/240 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 12/16 + 9/15 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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