Add 18/9 and 42/15
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 2 12/15
18/9 + 42/15 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
42/15 = 42 × 3/15 × 3 = 126/45 - Add the two like fractions:
90/45 + 126/45 = 90 + 126/45 = 216/45 - 216/45 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 18/9 + 42/15 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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