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Add 1/15 and 42/18

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 2 6/18

1/15 + 42/18 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    1/15 = 1 × 6/15 × 6 = 6/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/90 + 210/90 = 6 + 210/90 = 216/90
  5. 216/90 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 1/15 + 42/18 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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