Add 3/18 and 9/10
3/18 + 9/10 is 16/15.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 81/90 = 15 + 81/90 = 96/90 - 96/90 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 3/18 + 9/10 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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