Add 6/4 and 10/15
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 10/15
6/4 + 10/15 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 40/60 = 90 + 40/60 = 130/60 - 130/60 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 6/4 + 10/15 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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