Add 18/9 and 16/90
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 16/90
18/9 + 16/90 is 98/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
18/9 = 18 × 10/9 × 10 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 16/90 = 180 + 16/90 = 196/90 - 196/90 simplified gives 98/45
- So, 18/9 + 16/90 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45
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