Add 35/18 and 54/45
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1 9/45
35/18 + 54/45 is 283/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90 - Add the two like fractions:
175/90 + 108/90 = 175 + 108/90 = 283/90 - So, 35/18 + 54/45 = 283/90
In mixed form: 313/90
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