Add 15/18 and 12/15
15/18 + 12/15 is 49/30.
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,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
12/15 = 12 × 6/15 × 6 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
75/90 + 72/90 = 75 + 72/90 = 147/90 - 147/90 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 15/18 + 12/15 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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