Add 75/15 and 12/18
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 12/18
75/15 + 12/18 is 17/3.
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,
75/15 = 75 × 6/15 × 6 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
450/90 + 60/90 = 450 + 60/90 = 510/90 - 510/90 simplified gives 17/3
- So, 75/15 + 12/18 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3
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