Add 75/18 and 10/15
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 10/15
75/18 + 10/15 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
10/15 = 10 × 6/15 × 6 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
375/90 + 60/90 = 375 + 60/90 = 435/90 - 435/90 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 75/18 + 10/15 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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