Add 1/3 and 15/18
1/3 + 15/18 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
1/3 = 1 × 6/3 × 6 = 6/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18 - Add the two like fractions:
6/18 + 15/18 = 6 + 15/18 = 21/18 - 21/18 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 1/3 + 15/18 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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