Add 5/15 and 27/18
1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 1 9/18
5/15 + 27/18 is 11/6.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 6/15 × 6 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 135/90 = 30 + 135/90 = 165/90 - 165/90 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 5/15 + 27/18 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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