Add 4/15 and 2/18
4/15 + 2/18 is 17/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
4/15 = 4 × 6/15 × 6 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
24/90 + 10/90 = 24 + 10/90 = 34/90 - 34/90 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 4/15 + 2/18 = 17/45
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