Add 75/15 and 10/12
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 10/12
75/15 + 10/12 is 35/6.
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,
75/15 = 75 × 4/15 × 4 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 50/60 = 300 + 50/60 = 350/60 - 350/60 simplified gives 35/6
- So, 75/15 + 10/12 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6
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