What is 12 8/15 − 7 + 7/15 + 15? Simplify your answer.(1 point)

Question

Responses

20 15/15
20 Start Fraction 15 over 15 End Fraction

41 15/15
41 Start Fraction 15 over 15 End Fraction

35

21

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 12 8/15 - 7 + 7/15 + 15, we can add the whole numbers and fractions separately.

First, we add the whole numbers:
12 - 7 + 15 = 20

Next, we add the fractions:
8/15 + 7/15 = 15/15

Now we can combine the results:
20 + 15/15 = 20 15/15

So the simplified answer is 20 15/15.