Add 15/12 and 9/15
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 9/15
15/12 + 9/15 is 37/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 36/60 = 75 + 36/60 = 111/60 - 111/60 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 15/12 + 9/15 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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