Add 54/15 and 10/4
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 2 2/4
54/15 + 10/4 is 61/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
54/15 = 54 × 4/15 × 4 = 216/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60 - Add the two like fractions:
216/60 + 150/60 = 216 + 150/60 = 366/60 - 366/60 simplified gives 61/10
- So, 54/15 + 10/4 = 61/10
In mixed form: 61/10
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