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Add 3/15 and 18/4

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

3/15 + 18/4 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,
    3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/60 + 270/60 = 12 + 270/60 = 282/60
  5. 282/60 simplified gives 47/10
  6. So, 3/15 + 18/4 = 47/10
    In mixed form: 47/10

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