Add 18/45 and 2/15
18/45 + 2/15 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
2/15 = 2 × 3/15 × 3 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
18/45 + 6/45 = 18 + 6/45 = 24/45 - 24/45 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 18/45 + 2/15 = 8/15
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