Add 12/6 and 21/15
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 1 6/15
126 + 2115 is 175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
126 = 12 × 56 × 5 = 6030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2115 = 21 × 215 × 2 = 4230 - Add the two like fractions:
6030 + 4230 = 60 + 4230 = 10230 - 102/30 simplified gives 175
- So, 12/6 + 21/15 = 17/5
In mixed form: 325
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