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Add 3/15 and 9/4

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

3/15 + 9/4 is 49/20.

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,
    9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/60 + 135/60 = 12 + 135/60 = 147/60
  5. 147/60 simplified gives 49/20
  6. So, 3/15 + 9/4 = 49/20
    In mixed form: 29/20

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