Add 80/18 and 10/15
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 10/15
80/18 + 10/15 is 46/9.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
10/15 = 10 × 6/15 × 6 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 60/90 = 400 + 60/90 = 460/90 - 460/90 simplified gives 46/9
- So, 80/18 + 10/15 = 46/9
In mixed form: 51/9
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