Add 18/90 and 42/8
1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 5 2/8
18/90 + 42/8 is 109/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 1890/360 = 72 + 1890/360 = 1962/360 - 1962/360 simplified gives 109/20
- So, 18/90 + 42/8 = 109/20
In mixed form: 59/20
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