Add 2/12 and 5/15
2/12 + 5/15 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 20/60 = 10 + 20/60 = 30/60 - 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 2/12 + 5/15 = 1/2
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