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Add 15/18 and 42/5

1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 8 2/5

15/18 + 42/5 is 277/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/90 + 756/90 = 75 + 756/90 = 831/90
  5. 831/90 simplified gives 277/30
  6. So, 15/18 + 42/5 = 277/30
    In mixed form: 97/30

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