Add 10/15 and 12/18
10/15 + 12/18 is 4/3.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 6/15 × 6 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 60/90 = 60 + 60/90 = 120/90 - 120/90 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 10/15 + 12/18 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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