Add 54/12 and 15/60
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 15/60
54/12 + 15/60 is 19/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 15/60 = 270 + 15/60 = 285/60 - 285/60 simplified gives 19/4
- So, 54/12 + 15/60 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4
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