Add 2/10 and 4/18
2/10 + 4/18 is 19/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 20/90 = 18 + 20/90 = 38/90 - 38/90 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 2/10 + 4/18 = 19/45
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