Add 8/12 and 6/15
8/12 + 6/15 is 16/15.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 24/60 = 40 + 24/60 = 64/60 - 64/60 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 8/12 + 6/15 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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