Add 2/15 and 3/18
2/15 + 3/18 is 3/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 15/90 = 12 + 15/90 = 27/90 - 27/90 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 2/15 + 3/18 = 3/10
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