Add 8/15 and 10/12
8/15 + 10/12 is 41/30.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 50/60 = 32 + 50/60 = 82/60 - 82/60 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 8/15 + 10/12 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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