Add 6/15 and 35/4
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 8 3/4
6/15 + 35/4 is 183/20.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
35/4 = 35 × 15/4 × 15 = 525/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 525/60 = 24 + 525/60 = 549/60 - 549/60 simplified gives 183/20
- So, 6/15 + 35/4 = 183/20
In mixed form: 93/20
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