Add 21/12 and 18/15
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 1 3/15
21/12 + 18/15 is 59/20.
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,
21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
18/15 = 18 × 4/15 × 4 = 72/60 - Add the two like fractions:
105/60 + 72/60 = 105 + 72/60 = 177/60 - 177/60 simplified gives 59/20
- So, 21/12 + 18/15 = 59/20
In mixed form: 219/20
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