Add 56/15 and 75/12
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 6 3/12
56/15 + 75/12 is 599/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
75/12 = 75 × 5/12 × 5 = 375/60 - Add the two like fractions:
224/60 + 375/60 = 224 + 375/60 = 599/60 - So, 56/15 + 75/12 = 599/60
In mixed form: 959/60
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