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Add 18/15 and 14/4

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 3 2/4

18/15 + 14/4 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    18/15 = 18 × 4/15 × 4 = 72/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/60 + 210/60 = 72 + 210/60 = 282/60
  5. 282/60 simplified gives 47/10
  6. So, 18/15 + 14/4 = 47/10
    In mixed form: 47/10

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