Add 18/15 and 28/20
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1 8/20
18/15 + 28/20 is 13/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
18/15 = 18 × 4/15 × 4 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60 - Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 84/60 = 72 + 84/60 = 156/60 - 156/60 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 18/15 + 28/20 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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