Add 7/18 and 15/5
1st number: 7/18, 2nd number: 3 0/5
7/18 + 15/5 is 61/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
15/5 = 15 × 18/5 × 18 = 270/90 - Add the two like fractions:
35/90 + 270/90 = 35 + 270/90 = 305/90 - 305/90 simplified gives 61/18
- So, 7/18 + 15/5 = 61/18
In mixed form: 37/18
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