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Add 3/18 and 4/5

3/18 + 4/5 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    4/5 = 4 × 18/5 × 18 = 72/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/90 + 72/90 = 15 + 72/90 = 87/90
  5. 87/90 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 3/18 + 4/5 = 29/30

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