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Add 4/18 and 5/45

4/18 + 5/45 is 1/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/90 + 10/90 = 20 + 10/90 = 30/90
  5. 30/90 simplified gives 1/3
  6. So, 4/18 + 5/45 = 1/3

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