Add 7/15 and 4/18
7/15 + 4/18 is 31/45.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 6/15 × 6 = 42/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
42/90 + 20/90 = 42 + 20/90 = 62/90 - 62/90 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 7/15 + 4/18 = 31/45
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