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Add 30/18 and 8/15

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 8/15

30/18 + 8/15 is 11/5.

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,
    8/15 = 8 × 6/15 × 6 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/90 + 48/90 = 150 + 48/90 = 198/90
  5. 198/90 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 30/18 + 8/15 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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