Add 3/12 and 15/5
1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 3 0/5
3/12 + 15/5 is 13/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 180/60 = 15 + 180/60 = 195/60 - 195/60 simplified gives 13/4
- So, 3/12 + 15/5 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4
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