Add 45/15 and 21/18
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1 3/18
45/15 + 21/18 is 25/6.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 6/15 × 6 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
21/18 = 21 × 5/18 × 5 = 105/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 105/90 = 270 + 105/90 = 375/90 - 375/90 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 45/15 + 21/18 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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