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Add 15/45 and 15/10

1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 1 5/10

15/45 + 15/10 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 135/90 = 30 + 135/90 = 165/90
  5. 165/90 simplified gives 11/6
  6. So, 15/45 + 15/10 = 11/6
    In mixed form: 15/6

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