Add 12/36 and 15/60
12/36 + 15/60 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 45/180 = 60 + 45/180 = 105/180 - 105/180 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 12/36 + 15/60 = 7/12
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