Add 7/15 and 10/12
7/15 + 10/12 is 13/10.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 4/15 × 4 = 28/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
28/60 + 50/60 = 28 + 50/60 = 78/60 - 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 7/15 + 10/12 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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