Add 15/4 and 35/60
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 35/60
15/4 + 35/60 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
225/60 + 35/60 = 225 + 35/60 = 260/60 - 260/60 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 15/4 + 35/60 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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