Add 15/12 and 7/21
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 7/21
15/12 + 7/21 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
7/21 = 7 × 4/21 × 4 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
105/84 + 28/84 = 105 + 28/84 = 133/84 - 133/84 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 15/12 + 7/21 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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