Add 5/18 and 1/5
5/18 + 1/5 is 43/90.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
1/5 = 1 × 18/5 × 18 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
25/90 + 18/90 = 25 + 18/90 = 43/90 - So, 5/18 + 1/5 = 43/90
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