Add 18/5 and 14/18
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 14/18
18/5 + 14/18 is 197/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
18/5 = 18 × 18/5 × 18 = 324/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
324/90 + 70/90 = 324 + 70/90 = 394/90 - 394/90 simplified gives 197/45
- So, 18/5 + 14/18 = 197/45
In mixed form: 417/45
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