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Add 6/12 and 15/5

1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 3 0/5

6/12 + 15/5 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 180/60 = 30 + 180/60 = 210/60
  5. 210/60 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 6/12 + 15/5 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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