Add 18/8 and 5/90
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 5/90
18/8 + 5/90 is 83/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
810/360 + 20/360 = 810 + 20/360 = 830/360 - 830/360 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 18/8 + 5/90 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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