Add 15/9 and 15/12
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1 3/12
15/9 + 15/12 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36 - Add the two like fractions:
60/36 + 45/36 = 60 + 45/36 = 105/36 - 105/36 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 15/9 + 15/12 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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