Add 2/5 and 9/18
2/5 + 9/18 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 45/90 = 36 + 45/90 = 81/90 - 81/90 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 2/5 + 9/18 = 9/10
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