Add 8/10 and 6/18
8/10 + 6/18 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
8/10 = 8 × 9/10 × 9 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 30/90 = 72 + 30/90 = 102/90 - 102/90 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 8/10 + 6/18 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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