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Add 12/4 and 40/15

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 2 10/15

12/4 + 40/15 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    40/15 = 40 × 4/15 × 4 = 160/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/60 + 160/60 = 180 + 160/60 = 340/60
  5. 340/60 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 12/4 + 40/15 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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