Add 15/10 and 28/18
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1 10/18
15/10 + 28/18 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 140/90 = 135 + 140/90 = 275/90 - 275/90 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 15/10 + 28/18 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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