Add 21/15 and 6/18
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 6/18
21/15 + 6/18 is 26/15.
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,
21/15 = 21 × 6/15 × 6 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 30/90 = 126 + 30/90 = 156/90 - 156/90 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 21/15 + 6/18 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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