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Add 2/9 and 5/18

2/9 + 5/18 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 18 is 18

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

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