Add 6/15 and 36/12
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 3 0/12
6/15 + 36/12 is 17/5.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 180/60 = 24 + 180/60 = 204/60 - 204/60 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 6/15 + 36/12 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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