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Add 12/3 and 7/15

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 7/15

12/3 + 7/15 is 67/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 15 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    12/3 = 12 × 5/3 × 5 = 60/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
    7/15 = 7 × 1/15 × 1 = 7/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/15 + 7/15 = 60 + 7/15 = 67/15
  5. So, 12/3 + 7/15 = 67/15
    In mixed form: 47/15

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