Add 15/12 and 3/60, Solve 1 3/12 + 3/60 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 3/60

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 3/60

15/12 + 3/60 is 13/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
15/12 = 15 × 5/12 × 5 = 75/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 3/60 = 75 + 3/60 = 78/60
78/60 simplified gives 13/10
So, 15/12 + 3/60 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10

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