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Add 4/15 and 18/10

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 1 8/10

4/15 + 18/10 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    18/10 = 18 × 3/10 × 3 = 54/30
  4. Add the two fractions:
    8/30 + 54/30 = 8 + 54/30 = 62/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/15
  6. In mixed form: 21/15

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