Add 9/15 and 3/18
9/15 + 3/18 is 23/30.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 6/15 × 6 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
54/90 + 15/90 = 54 + 15/90 = 69/90 - 69/90 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 9/15 + 3/18 = 23/30
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