Add 54/12 and 45/15
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 3 0/15
54/12 + 45/15 is 15/2.
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,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 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 + 45/15 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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