Add 6/12 and 8/15
6/12 + 8/15 is 31/30.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 32/60 = 30 + 32/60 = 62/60 - 62/60 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 6/12 + 8/15 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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