Add 45/3 and 4/18, Solve 15 0/3 + 4/18 as a fraction

Add 45/3 and 4/18

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 4/18

45/3 + 4/18 is 137/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
45/3 = 45 × 6/3 × 6 = 270/18
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
4/18 = 4 × 1/18 × 1 = 4/18
Add the two like fractions:
270/18 + 4/18 = 270 + 4/18 = 274/18
274/18 simplified gives 137/9
So, 45/3 + 4/18 = 137/9
In mixed form: 152/9

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