Add 18/2 and 8/9
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 8/9
18/2 + 8/9 is 89/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
18/2 = 18 × 9/2 × 9 = 162/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18 - Add the two like fractions:
162/18 + 16/18 = 162 + 16/18 = 178/18 - 178/18 simplified gives 89/9
- So, 18/2 + 8/9 = 89/9
In mixed form: 98/9
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