Add 2/18 and 28/40
2/18 + 28/40 is 73/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
2/18 = 2 × 20/18 × 20 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
28/40 = 28 × 9/40 × 9 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 252/360 = 40 + 252/360 = 292/360 - 292/360 simplified gives 73/90
- So, 2/18 + 28/40 = 73/90
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