Add 10/18 and 3/5
10/18 + 3/5 is 52/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
3/5 = 3 × 18/5 × 18 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 54/90 = 50 + 54/90 = 104/90 - 104/90 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 10/18 + 3/5 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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