Add 15/10 and 4/18
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 4/18
15/10 + 4/18 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 20/90 = 135 + 20/90 = 155/90 - 155/90 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 15/10 + 4/18 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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