Add 6/15 and 21/4
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 5 1/4
6/15 + 21/4 is 113/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
21/4 = 21 × 15/4 × 15 = 315/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 315/60 = 24 + 315/60 = 339/60 - 339/60 simplified gives 113/20
- So, 6/15 + 21/4 = 113/20
In mixed form: 513/20
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