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Add 28/18 and 7/90

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 7/90

28/18 + 7/90 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/90 + 7/90 = 140 + 7/90 = 147/90
  5. 147/90 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 28/18 + 7/90 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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