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Add 72/8 and 15/18

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 15/18

72/8 + 15/18 is 59/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    72/8 = 72 × 9/8 × 9 = 648/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/72 + 60/72 = 648 + 60/72 = 708/72
  5. 708/72 simplified gives 59/6
  6. So, 72/8 + 15/18 = 59/6
    In mixed form: 95/6

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