Add 6/12 and 7/15
6/12 + 7/15 is 29/30.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
7/15 = 7 × 4/15 × 4 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 28/60 = 30 + 28/60 = 58/60 - 58/60 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 6/12 + 7/15 = 29/30
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