Add 18/10 and 12/9
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 1 3/9
18/10 + 12/9 is 47/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
18/10 = 18 × 9/10 × 9 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 120/90 = 162 + 120/90 = 282/90 - 282/90 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 18/10 + 12/9 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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