Add 18/15 and 28/90
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 28/90
18/15 + 28/90 is 68/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
18/15 = 18 × 6/15 × 6 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 28/90 = 108 + 28/90 = 136/90 - 136/90 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 18/15 + 28/90 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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