Add 15/18 and 6/10
15/18 + 6/10 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
75/90 + 54/90 = 75 + 54/90 = 129/90 - 129/90 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 15/18 + 6/10 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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