Add 45/3 and 10/4, Solve 15 0/3 + 2 2/4 as a fraction

Add 45/3 and 10/4

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

45/3 + 10/4 is 35/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
45/3 = 45 × 4/3 × 4 = 180/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12
Add the two like fractions:
180/12 + 30/12 = 180 + 30/12 = 210/12
210/12 simplified gives 35/2
So, 45/3 + 10/4 = 35/2
In mixed form: 171/2

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