Add 3/7 and 15/18
3/7 + 15/18 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
3/7 = 3 × 18/7 × 18 = 54/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126 - Add the two like fractions:
54/126 + 105/126 = 54 + 105/126 = 159/126 - 159/126 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 3/7 + 15/18 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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