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Add 5/12 and 9/15

5/12 + 9/15 is 61/60.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/60 + 36/60 = 25 + 36/60 = 61/60
  5. So, 5/12 + 9/15 = 61/60
    In mixed form: 11/60

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