Add 3/18 and 15/16
3/18 + 15/16 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
3/18 = 3 × 8/18 × 8 = 24/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144 - Add the two like fractions:
24/144 + 135/144 = 24 + 135/144 = 159/144 - 159/144 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 3/18 + 15/16 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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