Add 10/18 and 35/45
10/18 + 35/45 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 70/90 = 50 + 70/90 = 120/90 - 120/90 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 10/18 + 35/45 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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