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Add 18/8 and 9/10

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 9/10

18/8 + 9/10 is 63/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 10 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    18/8 = 18 × 5/8 × 5 = 90/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    9/10 = 9 × 4/10 × 4 = 36/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/40 + 36/40 = 90 + 36/40 = 126/40
  5. 126/40 simplified gives 63/20
  6. So, 18/8 + 9/10 = 63/20
    In mixed form: 33/20

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