Add 75/12 and 54/15
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 3 9/15
75/12 + 54/15 is 197/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
54/15 = 54 × 4/15 × 4 = 216/60 - Add the two like fractions:
375/60 + 216/60 = 375 + 216/60 = 591/60 - 591/60 simplified gives 197/20
- So, 75/12 + 54/15 = 197/20
In mixed form: 917/20
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