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Add 3/2 and 18/45

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 18/45

3/2 + 18/45 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    3/2 = 3 × 45/2 × 45 = 135/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    18/45 = 18 × 2/45 × 2 = 36/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/90 + 36/90 = 135 + 36/90 = 171/90
  5. 171/90 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 3/2 + 18/45 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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