Add 18/10 and 16/9
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 1 7/9
18/10 + 16/9 is 161/45.
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,
16/9 = 16 × 10/9 × 10 = 160/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 160/90 = 162 + 160/90 = 322/90 - 322/90 simplified gives 161/45
- So, 18/10 + 16/9 = 161/45
In mixed form: 326/45
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