Add 15/30 and 6/18
15/30 + 6/18 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 30/90 = 45 + 30/90 = 75/90 - 75/90 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 15/30 + 6/18 = 5/6
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