Add 75/15 and 1/4
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 1/4
75/15 + 1/4 is 21/4.
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,
75/15 = 75 × 4/15 × 4 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
1/4 = 1 × 15/4 × 15 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 15/60 = 300 + 15/60 = 315/60 - 315/60 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 75/15 + 1/4 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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