Add 75/15 and 15/4
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 3 3/4
75/15 + 15/4 is 35/4.
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,
75/15 = 75 × 4/15 × 4 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 225/60 = 300 + 225/60 = 525/60 - 525/60 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 75/15 + 15/4 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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