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Add 18/9 and 8/5

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 1 3/5

18/9 + 8/5 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    8/5 = 8 × 9/5 × 9 = 72/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/45 + 72/45 = 90 + 72/45 = 162/45
  5. 162/45 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 18/9 + 8/5 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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