Add 10/18 and 8/45
10/18 + 8/45 is 11/15.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 16/90 = 50 + 16/90 = 66/90 - 66/90 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 10/18 + 8/45 = 11/15
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