Add 2/18 and 6/45
2/18 + 6/45 is 11/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
10/90 + 12/90 = 10 + 12/90 = 22/90 - 22/90 simplified gives 11/45
- So, 2/18 + 6/45 = 11/45
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