Add 10/18 and 5/10
10/18 + 5/10 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 45/90 = 50 + 45/90 = 95/90 - 95/90 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 10/18 + 5/10 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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