Add 18/6 and 15/80
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 15/80
18/6 + 15/80 is 51/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
18/6 = 18 × 40/6 × 40 = 720/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
720/240 + 45/240 = 720 + 45/240 = 765/240 - 765/240 simplified gives 51/16
- So, 18/6 + 15/80 = 51/16
In mixed form: 33/16
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