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Add 81/18 and 5/15

1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 5/15

81/18 + 5/15 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    81/18 = 81 × 5/18 × 5 = 405/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    5/15 = 5 × 6/15 × 6 = 30/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/90 + 30/90 = 405 + 30/90 = 435/90
  5. 435/90 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 81/18 + 5/15 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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