Add 12/4 and 16/15
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 1 1/15
12/4 + 16/15 is 61/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
16/15 = 16 × 4/15 × 4 = 64/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 64/60 = 180 + 64/60 = 244/60 - 244/60 simplified gives 61/15
- So, 12/4 + 16/15 = 61/15
In mixed form: 41/15
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