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Add 1/15 and 81/18

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 4 9/18

1/15 + 81/18 is 137/30.

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,
    81/18 = 81 × 5/18 × 5 = 405/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/90 + 405/90 = 6 + 405/90 = 411/90
  5. 411/90 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 1/15 + 81/18 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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