Add 7/15 and 6/18
7/15 + 6/18 is 4/5.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
42/90 + 30/90 = 42 + 30/90 = 72/90 - 72/90 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 7/15 + 6/18 = 4/5
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