Add 14/4 and 10/15, Solve 3 2/4 + 10/15 as a fraction

Add 14/4 and 10/15

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 10/15

14/4 + 10/15 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60
Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 40/60 = 210 + 40/60 = 250/60
250/60 simplified gives 25/6
So, 14/4 + 10/15 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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