Add 15/6 and 7/4
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 3/4
15/6 + 7/4 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
15/6 = 15 × 2/6 × 2 = 30/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
7/4 = 7 × 3/4 × 3 = 21/12 - Add the two like fractions:
30/12 + 21/12 = 30 + 21/12 = 51/12 - 51/12 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 15/6 + 7/4 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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