Add 18/6 and 6/10
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 6/10
18/6 + 6/10 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
18/6 = 18 × 5/6 × 5 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
90/30 + 18/30 = 90 + 18/30 = 108/30 - 108/30 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 18/6 + 6/10 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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