Add 25/6 and 60/45, Solve 4 1/6 + 1 15/45 as a fraction

Add 25/6 and 60/45

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

25/6 + 60/45 is 11/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
25/6 = 25 × 15/6 × 15 = 375/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90
Add the two like fractions:
375/90 + 120/90 = 375 + 120/90 = 495/90
495/90 simplified gives 11/2
So, 25/6 + 60/45 = 11/2
In mixed form: 51/2

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