Add 4/12 and 9/15
4/12 + 9/15 is 14/15.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
20/60 + 36/60 = 20 + 36/60 = 56/60 - 56/60 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 4/12 + 9/15 = 14/15
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