Add 15/45 and 18/8
1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 2 2/8
15/45 + 18/8 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 810/360 = 120 + 810/360 = 930/360 - 930/360 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 15/45 + 18/8 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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