Add 28/15 and 1/18
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 1/18
28/15 + 1/18 is 173/90.
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,
28/15 = 28 × 6/15 × 6 = 168/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
168/90 + 5/90 = 168 + 5/90 = 173/90 - So, 28/15 + 1/18 = 173/90
In mixed form: 183/90
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