Add 2/18 and 7/5
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 2/5
2/18 + 7/5 is 68/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
7/5 = 7 × 18/5 × 18 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
10/90 + 126/90 = 10 + 126/90 = 136/90 - 136/90 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 2/18 + 7/5 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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