Add 4/3 and 2/15
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 2/15
43 + 215 is 2215.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
43 = 4 × 53 × 5 = 2015 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
215 = 2 × 115 × 1 = 215 - Add the two like fractions:
2015 + 215 = 20 + 215 = 2215 - So, 4/3 + 2/15 = 22/15
In mixed form: 1715
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