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Add 5/15 and 28/18

1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 1 10/18

5/15 + 28/18 is 17/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    5/15 = 5 × 6/15 × 6 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 140/90 = 30 + 140/90 = 170/90
  5. 170/90 simplified gives 17/9
  6. So, 5/15 + 28/18 = 17/9
    In mixed form: 18/9

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