Add 56/12 and 12/15, Solve 4 8/12 + 12/15 as a fraction

Add 56/12 and 12/15

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 12/15

56/12 + 12/15 is 82/15.

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,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60
Add the two like fractions:
280/60 + 48/60 = 280 + 48/60 = 328/60
328/60 simplified gives 82/15
So, 56/12 + 12/15 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15

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