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Add 45/15 and 10/4

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 2 2/4

45/15 + 10/4 is 11/2.

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,
    45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/60 + 150/60 = 180 + 150/60 = 330/60
  5. 330/60 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 45/15 + 10/4 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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