Add 18/5 and 15/6
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 2 3/6
18/5 + 15/6 is 61/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
18/5 = 18 × 6/5 × 6 = 108/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30 - Add the two like fractions:
108/30 + 75/30 = 108 + 75/30 = 183/30 - 183/30 simplified gives 61/10
- So, 18/5 + 15/6 = 61/10
In mixed form: 61/10
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