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Add 6/4 and 7/15

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 7/15

6/4 + 7/15 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    7/15 = 7 × 4/15 × 4 = 28/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/60 + 28/60 = 90 + 28/60 = 118/60
  5. 118/60 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 6/4 + 7/15 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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