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Add 6/18 and 1/5

6/18 + 1/5 is 8/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    1/5 = 1 × 18/5 × 18 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 18/90 = 30 + 18/90 = 48/90
  5. 48/90 simplified gives 8/15
  6. So, 6/18 + 1/5 = 8/15

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