Add 84/5 and 2/18
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 2/18
84/5 + 2/18 is 761/45.
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,
84/5 = 84 × 18/5 × 18 = 1512/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/90 + 10/90 = 1512 + 10/90 = 1522/90 - 1522/90 simplified gives 761/45
- So, 84/5 + 2/18 = 761/45
In mixed form: 1641/45
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