Add 2/18 and 7/45
2/18 + 7/45 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Add the two like fractions:
10/90 + 14/90 = 10 + 14/90 = 24/90 - 24/90 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 2/18 + 7/45 = 4/15
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