Add 14/15 and 12/60
14/15 + 12/60 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
56/60 + 12/60 = 56 + 12/60 = 68/60 - 68/60 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 14/15 + 12/60 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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