Add 18/9 and 75/90
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 75/90
18/9 + 75/90 is 17/6.
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,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 75/90 = 180 + 75/90 = 255/90 - 255/90 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 18/9 + 75/90 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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