Add 18/15 and 8/21
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 8/21
18/15 + 8/21 is 166/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
18/15 = 18 × 7/15 × 7 = 126/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
8/21 = 8 × 5/21 × 5 = 40/105 - Add the two like fractions:
126/105 + 40/105 = 126 + 40/105 = 166/105 - So, 18/15 + 8/21 = 166/105
In mixed form: 161/105
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