Add 15/18 and 42/80
15/18 + 42/80 is 163/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
15/18 = 15 × 40/18 × 40 = 600/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
42/80 = 42 × 9/80 × 9 = 378/720 - Add the two like fractions:
600/720 + 378/720 = 600 + 378/720 = 978/720 - 978/720 simplified gives 163/120
- So, 15/18 + 42/80 = 163/120
In mixed form: 143/120
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