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Add 1/18 and 21/5

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 4 1/5

1/18 + 21/5 is 383/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    21/5 = 21 × 18/5 × 18 = 378/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/90 + 378/90 = 5 + 378/90 = 383/90
  5. So, 1/18 + 21/5 = 383/90
    In mixed form: 423/90

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