Add 15/4 and 21/90
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 21/90
15/4 + 21/90 is 239/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
675/180 + 42/180 = 675 + 42/180 = 717/180 - 717/180 simplified gives 239/60
- So, 15/4 + 21/90 = 239/60
In mixed form: 359/60
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