Add 6/15 and 9/12
6/15 + 9/12 is 23/20.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 45/60 = 24 + 45/60 = 69/60 - 69/60 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 6/15 + 9/12 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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