Add 4/18 and 2/45
4/18 + 2/45 is 4/15.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 4/90 = 20 + 4/90 = 24/90 - 24/90 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 4/18 + 2/45 = 4/15
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