Add 15/5 and 1/18
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1/18
15/5 + 1/18 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
15/5 = 15 × 18/5 × 18 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 5/90 = 270 + 5/90 = 275/90 - 275/90 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 15/5 + 1/18 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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