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Add 4/12 and 21/15

1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 1 6/15

4/12 + 21/15 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    21/15 = 21 × 4/15 × 4 = 84/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/60 + 84/60 = 20 + 84/60 = 104/60
  5. 104/60 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 4/12 + 21/15 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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