Add 7/15 and 18/4
1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 4 2/4
7/15 + 18/4 is 149/30.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 4/15 × 4 = 28/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60 - Add the two like fractions:
28/60 + 270/60 = 28 + 270/60 = 298/60 - 298/60 simplified gives 149/30
- So, 7/15 + 18/4 = 149/30
In mixed form: 429/30
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