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Add 15/75 and 20/12

1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 1 8/12

15/75 + 20/12 is 28/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/300 + 500/300 = 60 + 500/300 = 560/300
  5. 560/300 simplified gives 28/15
  6. So, 15/75 + 20/12 = 28/15
    In mixed form: 113/15

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