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Add 18/15 and 27/6

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 4 3/6

18/15 + 27/6 is 57/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    18/15 = 18 × 2/15 × 2 = 36/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    27/6 = 27 × 5/6 × 5 = 135/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/30 + 135/30 = 36 + 135/30 = 171/30
  5. 171/30 simplified gives 57/10
  6. So, 18/15 + 27/6 = 57/10
    In mixed form: 57/10

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