Add 6/18 and 15/5
1st number: 6/18, 2nd number: 3 0/5
6/18 + 15/5 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
15/5 = 15 × 18/5 × 18 = 270/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 270/90 = 30 + 270/90 = 300/90 - 300/90 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 6/18 + 15/5 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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