Add 10/18 and 6/15
10/18 + 6/15 is 43/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
6/15 = 6 × 6/15 × 6 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 36/90 = 50 + 36/90 = 86/90 - 86/90 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 10/18 + 6/15 = 43/45
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