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Add 15/8 and 4/12

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 4/12

15/8 + 4/12 is 53/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 8/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/24 + 8/24 = 45 + 8/24 = 53/24
5. So, 15/8 + 4/12 = 53/24
   In mixed form: 25/24

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