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Add 10/15 and 49/18

1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 2 13/18

10/15 + 49/18 is 61/18.

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,
    10/15 = 10 × 6/15 × 6 = 60/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 245/90 = 60 + 245/90 = 305/90
  5. 305/90 simplified gives 61/18
  6. So, 10/15 + 49/18 = 61/18
    In mixed form: 37/18

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