Add 2/18 and 7/15
2/18 + 7/15 is 26/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
7/15 = 7 × 6/15 × 6 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
10/90 + 42/90 = 10 + 42/90 = 52/90 - 52/90 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 2/18 + 7/15 = 26/45
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