Add 2/4 and 12/15
2/4 + 12/15 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 48/60 = 30 + 48/60 = 78/60 - 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 2/4 + 12/15 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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