Add 15/6 and 5/18
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 5/18
15/6 + 5/18 is 25/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
15/6 = 15 × 3/6 × 3 = 45/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
5/18 = 5 × 1/18 × 1 = 5/18 - Add the two like fractions:
45/18 + 5/18 = 45 + 5/18 = 50/18 - 50/18 simplified gives 25/9
- So, 15/6 + 5/18 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9
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