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Add 1/10 and 15/18

1/10 + 15/18 is 14/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/90 + 75/90 = 9 + 75/90 = 84/90
  5. 84/90 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 1/10 + 15/18 = 14/15

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