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Add 7/12 and 27/15

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 1 12/15

7/12 + 27/15 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   27/15 = 27 × 4/15 × 4 = 108/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/60 + 108/60 = 35 + 108/60 = 143/60
5. So, 7/12 + 27/15 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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