Add 6/4 and 15/45, Solve 1 2/4 + 15/45 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 15/45

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 15/45

6/4 + 15/45 is 11/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
6/4 = 6 × 45/4 × 45 = 270/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180
Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 60/180 = 270 + 60/180 = 330/180
330/180 simplified gives 11/6
So, 6/4 + 15/45 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6

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