Add 10/3 and 15/18
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 15/18
10/3 + 15/18 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
10/3 = 10 × 6/3 × 6 = 60/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18 - Add the two like fractions:
60/18 + 15/18 = 60 + 15/18 = 75/18 - 75/18 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 10/3 + 15/18 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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