Add 15/45 and 7/6
1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 1 1/6
15/45 + 7/6 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
7/6 = 7 × 15/6 × 15 = 105/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 105/90 = 30 + 105/90 = 135/90 - 135/90 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 15/45 + 7/6 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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