Add 12/60 and 9/15
12/60 + 9/15 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 36/60 = 12 + 36/60 = 48/60 - 48/60 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 12/60 + 9/15 = 4/5
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