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Add 5/15 and 5/4

1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 1 1/4

5/15 + 5/4 is 19/12.

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,
    5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/60 + 75/60 = 20 + 75/60 = 95/60
  5. 95/60 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 5/15 + 5/4 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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