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Add 72/15 and 4/12

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 4/12

72/15 + 4/12 is 77/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    72/15 = 72 × 4/15 × 4 = 288/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/60 + 20/60 = 288 + 20/60 = 308/60
  5. 308/60 simplified gives 77/15
  6. So, 72/15 + 4/12 = 77/15
    In mixed form: 52/15

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