Add 15/4 and 10/45, Solve 3 3/4 + 10/45 as a fraction

Add 15/4 and 10/45

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 10/45

15/4 + 10/45 is 143/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
15/4 = 15 × 45/4 × 45 = 675/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180
Add the two like fractions:
675/180 + 40/180 = 675 + 40/180 = 715/180
715/180 simplified gives 143/36
So, 15/4 + 10/45 = 143/36
In mixed form: 335/36

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