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Add 14/4 and 54/15

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 3 9/15

14/4 + 54/15 is 71/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    54/15 = 54 × 4/15 × 4 = 216/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/60 + 216/60 = 210 + 216/60 = 426/60
  5. 426/60 simplified gives 71/10
  6. So, 14/4 + 54/15 = 71/10
    In mixed form: 71/10

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