Add 35/18 and 18/15
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1 3/15
35/18 + 18/15 is 283/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
18/15 = 18 × 6/15 × 6 = 108/90 - Add the two like fractions:
175/90 + 108/90 = 175 + 108/90 = 283/90 - So, 35/18 + 18/15 = 283/90
In mixed form: 313/90
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