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Add 30/18 and 16/15

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 1 1/15

30/18 + 16/15 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    16/15 = 16 × 6/15 × 6 = 96/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/90 + 96/90 = 150 + 96/90 = 246/90
  5. 246/90 simplified gives 41/15
  6. So, 30/18 + 16/15 = 41/15
    In mixed form: 211/15

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