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Add 15/6 and 14/18

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 14/18

15/6 + 14/18 is 59/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    15/6 = 15 × 3/6 × 3 = 45/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    14/18 = 14 × 1/18 × 1 = 14/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/18 + 14/18 = 45 + 14/18 = 59/18
  5. So, 15/6 + 14/18 = 59/18
    In mixed form: 35/18

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