Add 6/15 and 8/18
6/15 + 8/18 is 38/45.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 6/15 × 6 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 40/90 = 36 + 40/90 = 76/90 - 76/90 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 6/15 + 8/18 = 38/45
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