Add 15/3 and 14/12
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/12
15/3 + 14/12 is 37/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
15/3 = 15 × 4/3 × 4 = 60/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
14/12 = 14 × 1/12 × 1 = 14/12 - Add the two like fractions:
60/12 + 14/12 = 60 + 14/12 = 74/12 - 74/12 simplified gives 37/6
- So, 15/3 + 14/12 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6
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