Add 75/12 and 10/15, Solve 6 3/12 + 10/15 as a fraction

Add 75/12 and 10/15

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 10/15

75/12 + 10/15 is 83/12.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
75/12 = 75 × 5/12 × 5 = 375/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60
Add the two like fractions:
375/60 + 40/60 = 375 + 40/60 = 415/60
415/60 simplified gives 83/12
So, 75/12 + 10/15 = 83/12
In mixed form: 611/12

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