Add 1/15 and 28/18
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 1 10/18
1/15 + 28/18 is 73/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
1/15 = 1 × 6/15 × 6 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 140/90 = 6 + 140/90 = 146/90 - 146/90 simplified gives 73/45
- So, 1/15 + 28/18 = 73/45
In mixed form: 128/45
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