Add 54/12 and 15/5
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 3 0/5
54/12 + 15/5 is 15/2.
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,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 180/60 = 270 + 180/60 = 450/60 - 450/60 simplified gives 15/2
- So, 54/12 + 15/5 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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