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Add 10/18 and 48/5

1st number: 10/18, 2nd number: 9 3/5

10/18 + 48/5 is 457/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    48/5 = 48 × 18/5 × 18 = 864/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/90 + 864/90 = 50 + 864/90 = 914/90
  5. 914/90 simplified gives 457/45
  6. So, 10/18 + 48/5 = 457/45
    In mixed form: 107/45

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