Add 72/15 and 8/12
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 8/12
72/15 + 8/12 is 82/15.
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,
72/15 = 72 × 4/15 × 4 = 288/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
288/60 + 40/60 = 288 + 40/60 = 328/60 - 328/60 simplified gives 82/15
- So, 72/15 + 8/12 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15
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