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Add 10/18 and 2/9

10/18 + 2/9 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/18 + 4/18 = 10 + 4/18 = 14/18
  5. 14/18 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 10/18 + 2/9 = 7/9

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