Add 2/15 and 25/18
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 7/18
2/15 + 25/18 is 137/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 125/90 = 12 + 125/90 = 137/90 - So, 2/15 + 25/18 = 137/90
In mixed form: 147/90
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