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Add 1/18 and 3/10

1/18 + 3/10 is 16/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/90 + 27/90 = 5 + 27/90 = 32/90
  5. 32/90 simplified gives 16/45
  6. So, 1/18 + 3/10 = 16/45

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