Add 60/15 and 5/12
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 5/12
60/15 + 5/12 is 53/12.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 4/15 × 4 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
240/60 + 25/60 = 240 + 25/60 = 265/60 - 265/60 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 60/15 + 5/12 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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