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Add 1/18 and 90/4

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 22 2/4

1/18 + 90/4 is 203/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    1/18 = 1 × 2/18 × 2 = 2/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    90/4 = 90 × 9/4 × 9 = 810/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/36 + 810/36 = 2 + 810/36 = 812/36
  5. 812/36 simplified gives 203/9
  6. So, 1/18 + 90/4 = 203/9
    In mixed form: 225/9

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