Add 15/2 and 1/12
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1/12
152 + 112 is 9112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
152 = 15 × 62 × 6 = 9012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
112 = 1 × 112 × 1 = 112 - Add the two like fractions:
9012 + 112 = 90 + 112 = 9112 - So, 15/2 + 1/12 = 91/12
In mixed form: 7712
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