Add 15/12 and 40/16
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 2 8/16
15/12 + 40/16 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
15/12 = 15 × 4/12 × 4 = 60/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
40/16 = 40 × 3/16 × 3 = 120/48 - Add the two like fractions:
60/48 + 120/48 = 60 + 120/48 = 180/48 - 180/48 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 15/12 + 40/16 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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