Add 2/5 and 6/18
2/5 + 6/18 is 11/15.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 30/90 = 36 + 30/90 = 66/90 - 66/90 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 2/5 + 6/18 = 11/15
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