Add 28/18 and 30/90
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 30/90
28/18 + 30/90 is 17/9.
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,
28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
30/90 = 30 × 1/90 × 1 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 30/90 = 140 + 30/90 = 170/90 - 170/90 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 28/18 + 30/90 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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