Add 21/18 and 8/90
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 8/90
21/18 + 8/90 is 113/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
21/18 = 21 × 5/18 × 5 = 105/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
105/90 + 8/90 = 105 + 8/90 = 113/90 - So, 21/18 + 8/90 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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