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Add 6/15 and 12/7

1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 5/7

6/15 + 12/7 is 74/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    6/15 = 6 × 7/15 × 7 = 42/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
    12/7 = 12 × 15/7 × 15 = 180/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/105 + 180/105 = 42 + 180/105 = 222/105
  5. 222/105 simplified gives 74/35
  6. So, 6/15 + 12/7 = 74/35
    In mixed form: 24/35

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