Add 12/6 and 9/15
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 9/15
12/6 + 9/15 is 13/5.
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,
12/6 = 12 × 5/6 × 5 = 60/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
60/30 + 18/30 = 60 + 18/30 = 78/30 - 78/30 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 12/6 + 9/15 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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