How to solve 1/15 + 7/12

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{1}{15}+\frac{7}{12}$$

$\frac{13}{20}=0.65$

Least common multiple of $15$ and $12$ is $60$. Convert $\frac{1}{15}$ and $\frac{7}{12}$ to fractions with denominator $60$.

$$\frac{4}{60}+\frac{35}{60}$$

Since $\frac{4}{60}$ and $\frac{35}{60}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{4+35}{60}$$

Add $4$ and $35$ to get $39$.

$$\frac{39}{60}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{39}{60}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $3$.

$$\frac{13}{20}$$

$\frac{13}{2 ^ {2} \cdot 5} = 0.65$