Add 16/5 and 15/18
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 15/18
16/5 + 15/18 is 121/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
16/5 = 16 × 18/5 × 18 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
288/90 + 75/90 = 288 + 75/90 = 363/90 - 363/90 simplified gives 121/30
- So, 16/5 + 15/18 = 121/30
In mixed form: 41/30
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