Add 4/15 and 1/12
4/15 + 1/12 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
16/60 + 5/60 = 16 + 5/60 = 21/60 - 21/60 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 4/15 + 1/12 = 7/20
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