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Add 9/6 and 18/15

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1 3/15

9/6 + 18/15 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    18/15 = 18 × 2/15 × 2 = 36/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/30 + 36/30 = 45 + 36/30 = 81/30
  5. 81/30 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 9/6 + 18/15 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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