Question

Add the following fractions:

$\frac{15}{2}and\frac{4}{3}$

• A. $\frac{53}{3}$
• B. $\frac{53}{6}$
• C. $\frac{51}{6}$
• D. $\frac{55}{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{53}{6}$

Using cross multiplication method, we have:

$\frac{15}{2}+\frac{4}{3}=\frac{15\times 3}{2\times 3}+\frac{4\times 2}{3\times 2}$

$=\frac{45}{6}+\frac{8}{6}=\frac{53}{6}$