Add 18/9 and 15/4
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 3 3/4
18/9 + 15/4 is 23/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
18/9 = 18 × 4/9 × 4 = 72/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
15/4 = 15 × 9/4 × 9 = 135/36 - Add the two like fractions:
72/36 + 135/36 = 72 + 135/36 = 207/36 - 207/36 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 18/9 + 15/4 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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