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Add 2/18 and 8/45

2/18 + 8/45 is 13/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/90 + 16/90 = 10 + 16/90 = 26/90
  5. 26/90 simplified gives 13/45
  6. So, 2/18 + 8/45 = 13/45

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