Add 18/4 and 5/15
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 5/15
18/4 + 5/15 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 20/60 = 270 + 20/60 = 290/60 - 290/60 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 18/4 + 5/15 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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