Add 8/12 and 27/15
1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 1 12/15
8/12 + 27/15 is 37/15.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
27/15 = 27 × 4/15 × 4 = 108/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 108/60 = 40 + 108/60 = 148/60 - 148/60 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 8/12 + 27/15 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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