Add 15/45 and 21/4
1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 5 1/4
15/45 + 21/4 is 67/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
21/4 = 21 × 45/4 × 45 = 945/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 945/180 = 60 + 945/180 = 1005/180 - 1005/180 simplified gives 67/12
- So, 15/45 + 21/4 = 67/12
In mixed form: 57/12
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