Add 4/18 and 9/5
1st number: 4/18, 2nd number: 1 4/5
4/18 + 9/5 is 91/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
9/5 = 9 × 18/5 × 18 = 162/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 162/90 = 20 + 162/90 = 182/90 - 182/90 simplified gives 91/45
- So, 4/18 + 9/5 = 91/45
In mixed form: 21/45
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